WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Susan Collins issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins visited Pratt & Whitney's North Berwick site yesterday to tour the production line and speak with staff and company leadership. The North Berwick facility is a key production and sustainment site for the F-135 engine that powers all variants of F-35 aircraft. This facility employs more than 2,300 workers, supports commercial engine programs, and maintains full engine lifecycle service capabilities, including engineering, repair, and specialty processes.
"Pratt & Whitney's North Berwick facility showcases the highly specialized manufacturing work being done right here in Maine," said Senator Collins. "It was great to meet with the talen...