Timeline

Seven decades of engines and integrity

We have built this place one engine at a time, one person at a time. Each milestone marks the hands and hearts that made it happen, from a single workshop to a global centre of excellence.

1948

National Airways Corporation (NAC) Engine Centre established (Pratt R985, R1340, R1830)

1958

1st Rolls-Royce DART overhauled

1968

1st JT8D overhauled

1978

NAC merged with Air New Zealand

1996

1000th JT8D and first JT8D-200

2001

Joint venture formed between Air New Zealand and Pratt & Whitney (PWANZ trading as Christchurch Engine Centre)

2004

V2500 facility tested and opened

2005

First V2500 overhaul

2014

Consolidated facility opens, Rolls-Royce DART product retired

2015

Future GTF capability announced

2020

1000th V2500 overhaul complete

2026

Celebrated 20 year anniversary as joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand

1948

National Airways Corporation (NAC) Engine Centre established (Pratt R985, R1340, R1830)

1958

1st Rolls-Royce DART overhauled

1968

1st JT8D overhauled

1978

NAC merged with Air New Zealand

1996

1000th JT8D and first JT8D-200

2001

Joint venture formed between Air New Zealand and Pratt & Whitney (PWANZ trading as Christchurch Engine Centre)

2004

V2500 facility tested and opened

2005

First V2500 overhaul

2014

Consolidated facility opens, Rolls-Royce DART product retired

2015

Future GTF capability announced

2020

1000th V2500 overhaul complete

2026

Celebrated 20 year anniversary as joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand

1948

National Airways Corporation (NAC) Engine Centre established (Pratt R985, R1340, R1830)

1958

1st Rolls-Royce DART overhauled

1968

1st JT8D overhauled

1978

NAC merged with Air New Zealand

1996

1000th JT8D and first JT8D-200

2001

Joint venture formed between Air New Zealand and Pratt & Whitney (PWANZ trading as Christchurch Engine Centre)

2004

V2500 facility tested and opened

2005

First V2500 overhaul

2014

Consolidated facility opens, Rolls-Royce DART product retired

2015

Future GTF capability announced

2020

1000th V2500 overhaul complete

2026

Celebrated 20 year anniversary as joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand

Sustainability

Committed to Responsible Aviation

A truly sustainable business considers its impact on the environment and the people around it. As part of the Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand family, Christchurch Engine Centre is committed to protecting our environment, prioritising health and safety, and operating responsibly in everything we do.

Environmental Policy OHS Policy

01

Our sustainability vision

Guided by Pratt & Whitney’s vision to be the best aerospace company for the world, we are embedding sustainability into our business processes, culture, and long-term strategy.

02

Health, safety & environment

We are committed to maintaining a genuine health, safety and sustainability culture. We continuously improve our systems and introduce new initiatives to identify and eliminate environmental, health, and safety risks.

03

Empowering our people

We are building a workforce that is educated, trained, and empowered to implement safe working practices and sustainability best practices — ensuring responsibility at every level of our organisation.

04

Sustainable technology

The next generation of engine technology, including the Geared Turbofan, represents a step forward in efficiency and environmental performance — supporting a more sustainable future for aviation.

Careers

Building the
future of aviation

Join a world-class team powering global aviation from Christchurch. We’re growing and looking for people ready to make an impact.

From apprentices to experienced professionals, you’ll work on advanced engine technology in a collaborative environment where your development matters.

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