Pratt & Whitney CIO Larry Volz discusses Pratt & Whitney’s predictive analytics capabilities during the MRO Americas “CIO Speak Out” session. “We are focused right now on applying predictive analytics to our aftermarket business,” said Larry Volz, Pratt & Whitney CIO. “With data analytics, we can improve the reliability of our engines, deliver better services and offer better value to our customers.”

Modified Boeing 747SP by Pratt Whitney Canada Engines

This modified Boeing 747SP is one of two used to flight test Pratt & Whitney and Pratt & Whitney Canada engines. It landed in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada, on March 5 and was deliberately left outside overnight in frigid temperatures. These crucial steps in the engine testing process expose it to environmental conditions impossible to simulate during local ground testing. [Credit: Pierre Trépanier, P&WC Flight Operations]