Pratt & Whitney, a business unit of RTX (NYSE: RTX), is investing $25 million to expand its precision parts manufacturing facility in Niepołomice, Poland.
The expansion, equivalent to PLN 95 million, is designed to increase production capacity for both commercial and military engine components at the existing site.
The expanded facility is expected to become fully operational in 2028, with more than 120 new jobs created as part of the growth plan.
The Niepołomice site already manufactures complex tubular assemblies for several high-profile engine programs serving commercial and defense customers globally.
Components produced at the facility support the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine, which powers commercial passenger aircraft, the PW800 for business jets, and the F135 engine powering all variants of the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft.
“Poland plays a vital role as a key hub in Pratt & Whitney’s global engine production, a commitment further strengthened by our $125 million investment in facilities this year,” said Dariusz Stopa, general manager, Pratt & Whitney in Niepołomice.
“Our employees in Niepołomice manufacture high-precision engine components that support commercial and military aircraft around the world,” Stopa continued, adding that growing the team will increase capacity to meet global demand.
The Polish government is supporting the investment through the Polish Investment Zone Programme, providing a framework that encourages large-scale foreign industrial expansion.
The Niepołomice commitment complements a recently announced $100 million investment in Pratt & Whitney’s facilities in Rzeszow, Poland, which is also boosting production capacity for GTF, F135, and F100 engine parts.
Poland represents RTX’s largest investment and employee base outside the United States, with more than 9,500 employees spread across its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon businesses in the country.
RTX’s Polish operations encompass advanced manufacturing and technology development for commercial and military engines, turboprops, and auxiliary power units across multiple facilities.
Products manufactured in Poland include the GTF fan drive gear system, F100 static structures, and critical components for the F135 engine program.
Pratt & Whitney, founded in 1925, supports more than 90,000 in-service engines through a global network of maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities, maintaining a leading position in aircraft propulsion technology.
RTX, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, employs more than 180,000 people globally and reported 2025 sales of more than $88 billion across its aviation and defense businesses.
