Pratt & Whitney, AVIC in talks on making engine parts

BEIJING - Pratt & Whitney, a leading aircraft engine manufacturer, said it is discussing the manufacturing of its latest engine components in China with the country's largest aerospace company Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC).

"We are currently in discussions with AVIC to expand the capacity and scale of engine component manufacturing in the country," said Robert Keady, vice-president of business development & marketing for commercial engines and global services.

China, as one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets, offers more and more market opportunities, according to Keady.