Asheville turbine airfoil plant expansion
Pratt & Whitney (RTX Corporation), Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina
Asheville turbine airfoil plant expansion in Asheville, North Carolina is Pratt & Whitney (RTX Corporation)’s plant for jet engine turbine airfoils. Status: announced as of January 28, 2025. Pratt & Whitney (RTX Corporation) announced $285 million and 325 jobs. Primary source: commerce.nc.gov, checked November 12, 2026.
- Status
- Announced
- Announced investment
- $285 million
- Announced jobs
- 325
- Industry
- Aerospace and defense
- Sheet
- NC-35
- Revised
- November 12, 2026
Status timeline
- Announcedcommerce.nc.gov
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Plant facts
| Company | Pratt & Whitney (RTX Corporation) |
|---|---|
| Plant | Asheville turbine airfoil plant expansion |
| Location | Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Industry | Aerospace and defense |
| Product | Jet engine turbine airfoils |
| Announced investment | $285 million |
| Announced jobs | 325 |
| Last checked | November 12, 2026 |
Sources
- NC Commerce: Pratt & Whitney will expand manufacturing operations in Asheville (state release, commerce.nc.gov, checked November 12, 2026)
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