Woodward and Snecma Control Systems Capture Pratt & Whitney Canada Engine Program Control System
ROCKFORD, Ill.--Jan. 23, 2001--Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) named the supplier who has been selected to design and develop a low-cost fuel metering and electronic engine control system for a turbofan version of the PW600 engine family. P&WC selected Woodward Aircraft Engine Systems (WAES), which is based in Rockford, Illinois and a business of Woodward Governor Company . Terms and conditions of the agreement were not disclosed.
This represents the most comprehensive application of Woodward's Engine Fuel Delivery System (EFDS) strategy. "The PW600 engine family exemplifies the application of our EFDS strategy. Our EFDS approach provides P&WC with a source responsible for the development and integration of the complete engine control system," said Phil Turner, vice president and WAES general manager.
Woodward teamed with Snecma Control Systems (SCS) of France to offer both the mechanical and electrical hardware while maintaining system level responsibility. SCS will lead the electronic engine control efforts in conjunction with its Canadian division, Messier-Dowty Inc. to develop a production unit incorporating an innovative, low-cost approach that meets rigorous aircraft requirements.
The PW600 concept, which may be produced in turboshaft, turboprop, and turbofan variations, is forecasted to be a high-volume production program for the light helicopter, general aviation, and small business jet markets.
Well before the PW600 competition, P&WC and Woodward engineering groups worked closely on future control system requirements. "This program award culminated an extensive period of concurrent engineering between WAES and P&WC. We believe our innovative designs contributed to achieving P&WC's goals for low cost and reliability," said Turner. "P&WC's selection of Woodward to provide a controls system package for a turbofan version of the PW600 family builds upon the strong relationship that we have already established with them on the PT6, PW100, and PW200 engine programs," stated Eric Hosking, director of P&WC's Externals, Controls, Nacelles Module Center.
The PW600 program provides Woodward an opportunity to participate on a major new engine program from the ground floor--early in the development process. In addition, Woodward's platform approach may allow for further cost effective reapplications on other new engine programs and future retrofit opportunities.
About Woodward
Woodward's Aircraft Engine Systems is a world leader in aerospace fuel control and injection components and integrated aerospace engine fuel delivery systems.
Headquartered in Rockford, Illinois and serving global markets from locations worldwide, Woodward designs, manufactures and services energy control systems and components for aircraft and industrial engines and turbines. The company's products and services are used in the aerospace, power generation, oil and gas processing, and transportation markets, which include rail, marine and many light and heavy industrial applications. Woodward has approximately 3,300 employees. Visit our Web site at www.woodward.com.
About Pratt & Whitney Canada
P&WC, based in Longueuil, Quebec, is a world leader in aviation engines powering business and regional aircraft and helicopters. The company also offers advanced engines for industrial applications. P&WC's operations and service network span the globe. In 2000, sales were in excess of $2.4 billion Cdn. P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation, a high-technology company based in Hartford, Connecticut. The P&WC World Wide Web site can be found at www.pwc.ca.
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