"We have worked in partnership with United Airlines for more than 75 years, and today they are the largest customer in our Global Service Partners business," said Louis Chenevert, Pratt & Whitney president.  "With this agreement, more than 60 percent of United Airlines' engines have been entrusted to the care of Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners; we take that responsibility very seriously."
    In support of the United MMP, Pratt & Whitney will establish a material and logistics hub at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, Calif.  The new facility is expected to be fully functional by the end of 2005.  The new operation will be responsible for supporting 217 PW4000- 94" engines on United's Boeing 747s and 767s, and 117 PW4000-112" engines for the airline's Boeing 777 fleet.
    "We are honored that United Airlines has again recognized our ability to be creative in developing solutions to their business challenges and our consistency in delivering results," continued Chenevert.
    In addition to the MMP agreement, Pratt & Whitney will manage the on-wing performance of the PW4000 fleet using its Advanced Diagnostics and Engine Maintenance (ADEM) system.  ADEM is a web-based, automated tool that provides detailed maintenance information to achieve the lowest possible total costs with optimal engine reliability and time on-wing.
    The Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners organization is a worldwide leader in customer solutions and service excellence.  It has more than 500 aviation customers served by a worldwide network of 24 overhaul and repair shops.

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