CT federal lawmakers laud Pentagon choice of Pratt & Whitney as source for F-135 engine upgrade work

Pratt & Whitney will be the sole source for F-135 engine upgrade work, according to members of the Connecticut congressional delegation.

U.S. Reps. John B. Larson, D-1, Joe Courtney D-2, and Rosa DeLauro, D-3, said Monday that they praise the Pentagon’s decision on Pratt & Whitney.

“I am both gratified and proud that the Pentagon is committing to sole source production of the F135 to Pratt & Whitney Aircraft over a costly alternative engine. This is the right decision for our warfighter...