Pratt & Whitney Exec Sees Engine Supply Imbalance Easing by 2030

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Pratt & Whitney's president of commercial engines, Rick Deurloo, said on Thursday that the strong industry demand for jet engines that is currently outpacing supply should start to level off by the end of the decade. Deurloo told a New York gathering of the Wings Club that the RTX enginemaker is growing its production and capacity for aftermarket repairs in 2026 as prices and demand soar for engines. He acknowledged that the supply chain remains a challenge but is improving.

Why it matters

The imbalance between jet engine supply and demand has been a major issue for the aviation industry, leading to higher costs and delays. Pratt & Whitney's outlook suggests the situation may stabilize in the coming years as the company ramps up production and repair capacity to meet the strong market demand.

The details

According to Deurloo, Pratt & Whitney is working to grow its production and aftermarket repair capabilities in 2026 to address the current supply-demand imbalance for jet engines. The company's commercial engines president said the supply chain challenges that have contributed to the imbalance are improving, though they remain an ongoing issue.

• Pratt & Whitney is growing production and repair capacity in 2026.
• Deurloo spoke at a New York gathering of the Wings Club on January 29, 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Pratt & Whitney's efforts to ramp up production and repair capacity in 2026 will be closely watched to see if the company can alleviate the supply-demand imbalance for jet engines.