The European Commission has closed its antitrust investigation into RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney Canada after the company changed contractual clauses affecting spare-parts suppliers. The case focused on alleged practices that may have restricted access to critical inputs and services linked to the aftermarket for aircraft engines.
The inquiry centred on parts of the supply chain used by independent suppliers and maintenance, repair and overhaul providers, including access to used engine cores, related equipment and certification services. By amending the clauses under scrutiny, Pratt & Whitney Canada removed the Commission’s concerns over possible barriers to market access.
The closure ends the case without an infringement finding. It also removes an overhang for suppliers serving the engine aftermarket, where access to material and support services can shape repair activity and parts availability.