FedEx Donates Jet Engine to Lewis University
Once part of an Airbus A-310, the engine will be used in classes teaching aviation maintenance.
This story was submitted by Lewis University in Romeoville: Lewis University’s Aviation Department received a Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4 engine as a donation from the FedEx Express Air Operations based in Memphis, Tenn. The engine was previously used on an Airbus A-310. Aviation Maintenance students will utilize the engine for various training exercises. The Pratt & Whitney JT9D was the first high bypass ratio jet engine to power a wide-body aircraft. Richard Ugarte, Managing Director at FedEx, personally delivered and presented the engine during a reception on Monday, Jan. 14 in the university’s hangar. Surrounded by Lewis University faculty and students, Ugarte spoke about his experience working on the engine and the future of aviation. He…
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