Senator Collins Visits Pratt & Whitney in North Berwick

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North Berwick, ME – U.S. Senator Susan Collins toured the production floor and spoke with employees of Pratt & Whitney. The company’s North Berwick Aero Systems facility produces world-class modules, components, and parts for commercial and military engines. The plant is more than 1 million square feet, and is the largest manufacturing facility under one roof in Maine. 

"The work being done at Pratt & Whitney in North Berwick is critical to our national security and a demonstration of the tremendous work ethic of Mainers,” said Senator Collins. “I am committed to championing initiatives that invest in the workforce that makes this facility so exceptional, and I look forward to North Berwick’s continued success in supporting our national defense.”

“We’re incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received from Sen. Collins over the years. Her dedication to our facility and employees in North Berwick is clear, and her advocacy has a direct, positive impact on numerous national defense priorities,” said President of Military Engines for Pratt & Whitney, Jill Albertelli. “Sen. Collins’s support for our current and next-generation engine programs will ensure the U.S. and its allies have the most advanced propulsion technology for decades to come.”

As the Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Collins co-authored the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Department of Defense Appropriations Act which includes 83 additional F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft,  full funding for Pratt & Whitney’s engine core upgrade for the F-35 engine produced and serviced by Pratt & Whitney, and additional funding for F-35 engine spares for the Air Force and Navy. The legislation awaits consideration by the full Senate and House. 

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