RTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada Signs APS5000 Maintenance Agreement with Scoot

Agreement covers minimum 24 APS5000 auxiliary power units on fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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Pratt & Whitney Canada, an RTX business, has signed a 15-year maintenance agreement with Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, for 24 APS5000 auxiliary power units (APUs) on Scoot's fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner passenger jets. The advanced APS5000 APU delivers improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and enhanced maintainability, setting a new benchmark in auxiliary power technology.

Why it matters

This agreement strengthens the longstanding relationship between Pratt & Whitney Canada and Scoot, ensuring the peak performance and dispatch reliability of Scoot's APU fleet. It also highlights Pratt & Whitney Canada's expertise in providing maintenance solutions that help customers maximize the efficiency and durability of their aircraft systems.

The details

The 15-year maintenance contract covers a minimum of 24 APS5000 APUs on Scoot's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The APS5000 is the quietest APU in its class with the lowest emissions in the industry, producing 450kVA of electrical power at sea level and starting and operating up to 43,100 feet. More than 1,400 APS5000 APUs have been manufactured, and the fleet has flown nearly 16 million hours.

  • The maintenance agreement was signed on February 3, 2026.

The players

Pratt & Whitney Canada

An RTX business and a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for military, commercial, and civil aviation customers.

Scoot

The low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), operating a fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner passenger jets.

Anthony Rossi

Vice president, Customer Service, Pratt & Whitney Canada.

RTX

A global aerospace and defense technology company with more than 180,000 employees, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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What they’re saying

“This new contract builds on the longstanding relationship we have developed with Scoot. The maintenance solutions we provide our customers help ensure the peak performance of the APS5000 APU fleet, delivering predictable maintenance costs, long-term durability and dispatch reliability.”

— Anthony Rossi, Vice president, Customer Service, Pratt & Whitney Canada (rtx.com)

What’s next

The maintenance agreement is expected to run for 15 years, ensuring the continued peak performance and reliability of Scoot's APS5000 APU fleet.

The takeaway

This agreement demonstrates Pratt & Whitney Canada's expertise in providing comprehensive maintenance solutions that help airlines like Scoot maximize the efficiency and durability of their aircraft systems, ultimately contributing to a better flying experience for passengers.