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Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy, Rep. Larson, Rep. Courtney, and President of Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Jill Albertelli
December 2, 2025

Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a $1.6 billion “undefinitized” contract action for sustainment of F135 engines, according to the company.

The engines power all “three variants of the F-35 Lightning II, the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft,” according to the East Hartford-based company.

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Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy, Rep. Larson, Rep. Courtney, and President of Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Jill Albertelli
December 2, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released the following statement applauding the $1.6 billion contract awarded by the Pentagon for Pratt & Whitney, with the majority of the work being performed in Connecticut.
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Hartford CT Buildings
September 29, 2025
Washington, D.C. — Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Jim Himes (CT-04), and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, announced a $10,855,000,000 contract award from the United States Marine Corps to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp for the procurement of up to 99 new CH-53K helicopters, with work to be performed from 2029-2034:
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Rep. Larson and Senator Blumenthal with Pratt & Whitney leaders and local officials in Hartford
July 25, 2025

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy announced a resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney. Since Pratt & Whitney’s founding in 1925, the company has become a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for military, commercial, and civil aviation customers. Today, the company supports more than 90,000 in-service engines.

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Rep. Larson Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Pratt & Whitney on the House Floor
July 23, 2025

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) spoke on the House Floor to recognize the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney, based in East Hartford Connecticut. Established on July 22, 1925, Pratt & Whitney employs approximately 11,000 Connecticut workers, and is recognized around the world for building the most capable production fighter engine the world has ever known, the F135.

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
May 27, 2025

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the IAM machinists vote to approve a new contract with RTX after three weeks on strike. 

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Hartford CT Buildings
May 23, 2025

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after RTX announced a tentative agreement with IAM Locals 700 and 1746, who represent 3,000 machinists in East Hartford and Middletown. 

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Hartford CT Buildings
May 4, 2025

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after IAM Locals 700 and 1746 voted to go on strike at RTX’s East Hartford and Middletown Pratt & Whitney plants. 

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Hartford CT Buildings
February 1, 2025

East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), amember of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, denounced President Trump’s unilateral and across-the-board tariffs on Canada and Mexico.  

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Hartford CT Buildings
December 5, 2024
Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) applauded the Department of Defense’s announcement of a $1.3 billion modification to a Pratt & Whitney contract for F135 maintenance and sustainment.