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Albany Engineered Composites Receives Pratt & Whitney Engine Component Contract Through 2036
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Mar. XX, 2026 — Albany Engineered Composites (AEC), a subsidiary of Albany International Corp. (NYSE: AIN), has received a contract from Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business (NYSE: RTX), to produce composite structural engine components for the commercial aviation Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTFTM) engine through 2036.
“We are honored to be selected by Pratt & Whitney for this critical composite engine content. This award reflects their confidence in AEC’s ability to deliver high-volume, high-precision composite structures with consistency and excellence,” said Chris Stone, president of AEC. “It marks a major milestone in our partnership and underscores the strength of our operational performance, our technology and our people.”
More than 56,000 composite components will be delivered over the life of the contract using AEC’s resin transfer molding and autoclave manufacturing processes at its Querétaro, Mexico facility. The award marks AEC’s first volume production program with Pratt & Whitney and expands the company’s portfolio of complex composite engine structures for the aerospace industry.
“Our strategy is simple: perform for Pratt & Whitney and grow,” said Jeff Daniel, vice president of the commercial segment at AEC. “We expect this agreement to support a broader relationship between our companies and create additional opportunities leveraging AEC’s advanced technologies and manufacturing capabilities.”
As of June 2025, Pratt & Whitney reports more than 12,000 orders and commitments for the GTF engine from more than 90 customers worldwide.
About Albany Engineered Composites
Albany Engineered Composites, Inc. (AEC) a subsidiary of Albany International Corp. (NYSE: AIN), designs and manufactures advanced engineered composite components for engine and airframe applications in commercial and military aircraft, missiles and unmanned vehicles. AEC’s specialty composite solutions enable current and next-generation aircraft to perform better while being more fuel efficient, cost effective and environmentally friendly. News and information can be found on the Internet at Albany Engineered Composites, on Facebook or on LinkedIn.
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