What Happened
Engine Maker Partners With Aircraft Startup To Boost Industrial Base
Pratt & Whitney has licensed aircraft startup Hermeus to produce its F100 fighter jet engine, a move that could boost the industrial base and support the development of new aircraft programs. The agreement covers the production of the F100-PW-229 turbofan, which powers some versions of the F-15 and F-16. Hermeus CEO Zach Shore said the deal will allow the company to vertically integrate production of its Quarterhorse drone and serve as a second source of engines for Pratt’s F100-PW-229 powerplant. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.