Pratt & Whitney Canada recently held its Customer Day Roadshow in partnership with INAEC Aviation Corporation in Manila, Philippines. In attendance were representatives from the biggest general aviation operators from around the country.

The second of two roadshows held this year and part of PWC’s tour around Asia-Pacific, the event focused on the PT6 engine series, one of the most successful general aviation engines globally and used in both civilian and military aircraft.

As a long-standing customer of PWC, operating the Beechcraft King Air powered by the PT6 engine since the 1990s, INAEC was chosen to host the Philippine leg of the roadshow series.

The event featured updates on customer support and services, engine maintenance solutions and sustainable aviation fuels. As it stands, Pratt & Whitney engines can take up to a 50/50 blend of SAF and conventional fuel (Jet A1), with no additional maintenance required.

The PWC team also introduced maintenance management programmes that can serve as a valuable tool for enhancing planning, minimising aircraft downtime and, most importantly, cutting costs. Also discussed were the issues on bird strikes and foreign object debris (FOD) damage, incidents that occur more frequently than they should.

“In today’s environment, marked by supply chain disruptions and fluctuating oil prices, these topics are timely, and the programmes we offer are particularly beneficial. With built-in safeguards against inflation, we can provide operators with essential protection, helping to stabilise operational expenses in a volatile market,” says Rakesh Misir, senior regional manager of PWC Asia Pacific.

“We are honoured to contribute to these roadshows initiated by an equipment manufacturer. Whether as a manufacturer like Pratt and Whitney, or as a service provider and an end-user like INAEC, we share common goals in terms of enhancing safety and improving our technical expertise. Events like this underscore this fact and create stronger bonds within our aviation community,” adds Dexter Ampong, general manager of INAEC.

In August, INAEC also hosted the kickoff for Pratt & Whitney’s roadshow series in the Philippines which centred on helicopter engines. Representatives from various helicopter operators and MROs attended the event, which focused more on maintenance practices for the harsh tropical operating environment.