Pratt & Whitney Canada has changed contract terms after a European Commission antitrust review into turboprop aftermarket access, with the case closed at the end of August. The changes focus on PT6 and PW100-series engines and address concerns over used parts, related services and certification support for independent maintenance providers in Europe.
IATA welcomed the revisions on Wednesday, saying they remove restrictions on maintenance shops in Pratt & Whitney Canada’s network and should improve competition and choice in the turboprop engine aftermarket. The association also stressed that fair access should extend across the broader engine aftermarket, not only this segment.
The Commission’s review centred on clauses that may have limited independent suppliers’ access to used engine material and servicing support needed for repairs and maintenance. Pratt & Whitney Canada amended those terms after discussions with regulators, and the EU closed the investigation without imposing penalties. The changes are limited to used parts for the PT6 and PW100 families and do not cover Pratt & Whitney’s larger commercial jet engines or wider alternative-parts issues.