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May 2013

Thursday, May 16, 2013
Leadership, Featured

Women Can 'Take Charge' and Build a Successful Career, Lockheed Martin CEO Tells Women's Leadership Forum

The door to advancement in business for women is wide open, but success requires commitment and sometimes sacrifice, the head of the company that makes the F-35 Lightning II fighter told an audience of more than 900 at Pratt & Whitney's Women's Leadership Forum. … See more

Friday, May 3, 2013
Engineering, Leadership

Recognizing the Next Generation of Aviation Innovators

Tom Prete, vice president, Engineering, Pratt & Whitney, recently participated as a blue ribbon judge in the national finals of the Real World Design Challenge held at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Washington, D.C. … See more

March 2013

Thursday, March 28, 2013
Leadership

Hess Participates in U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Aviation Summit

Pratt & Whitney President Dave Hess participated in a panel discussion during the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's 12th annual Aviation Summit held today in Washington, D.C. … See more

Thursday, March 28, 2013
Leadership

Sen. Murphy Vows to Battle Sequestration During Visit to Pratt & Whitney

Automatic federal spending cuts pose a risk to some of Connecticut's major employers, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said Wednesday, and legislators must work toward a deficit reduction that does not jeopardize national defense programs. … See more

February 2013

Monday, February 11, 2013
Leadership

Pratt & Whitney Chief Operating Officer Paul Adams Elected to the National Academy of Engineering

Pratt & Whitney Chief Operating Officer (COO) Paul Adams was elected to membership in the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), the NAE announced Feb. 7. This honor is among the highest professional distinctions for an engineer. … See more

January 2013

Monday, January 7, 2013
Leadership

Sequestration Still Threatens Connecticut, Panelists Tell State Business Leaders

Automatic federal spending cuts still pose a significant risk to government contractors in Connecticut, defense industry experts told state business leaders on Friday, and the state must position itself to be competitive amid increased budget pressures in the coming years. … See more