2 weeks Ago By Vyte Klisauskaite
Delta TechOps, the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) division of Delta Air Lines , has signed an agreement with UPS Airlines to service its Pratt & Whitney PW2000 series engines. Under this integrated deal, Delta TechOps will provide maintenance support for the fleet of UPS Boeing 757 freighters powered by Pratt & Whitney PW2037 engines. Headquartered at Atlanta Hartfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), Delta TechOps is one of the largest MRO service providers in North America.
Delta’s MRO service provider supports more than 150 aviation and airline customers across the world, including Atlanta-based UPS Airlines . A 10-Year Integrated Agreement Delta TechOps and UPS Airlines have signed a 10-year integrated agreement. As part of the deal, Delta TechOps will provide maintenance and repair services for UPS Airlines' entire Pratt & Whitney-powered Boeing 757 fleet.
According to ch-aviation data, the cargo carrier has a total of 75 Boeing 757-200 freighters, with an average age of 31.7 years. About half the fleet is powered by the Pratt & Whitney PW2000 engine family, and the other half by Rolls-Royce RB211 engines.
It is worth noting that the PW2000 series powers all models of the twin-engine Boeing 757 and is the exclusive power as the F117 for the four-engine C-17 Globemaster III military transport. The PW2000 engine family includes three variants: the PW2037, PW2040, and PW2043. Notably, Delta TechOps stated it will provide maintenance for UPS Boeing 757s equipped with PW2037 engines.
However, according to ch-aviation data, UPS Airlines operates 757s powered by both PW2037 and PW2040 variants. Delta TechOps announced the deal on a social media post on LinkedIn. Commenting on the news, the MRO company stated: “Delta TechOps is excited to announce a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) agreement with Atlanta-based UPS to service its Pratt & Whitney PW2037 engines.
” More About PW2000 Engine Series The PW2000 engine entered commercial service in 1984 as the first to feature Full-Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC) technology. In 1994, Pratt & Whitney introduced an upgraded version—the Reduced Temperature Configuration (RTC). This enhanced model delivers greater reliability and durability for extended on-wing performance, lower overall maintenance costs, and strong environmental efficiency.
Notably, the PW2000 engine series was launched alongside the Boeing 757. Below are the differences between the three variants of the PW2000 engine series. The numbers in the names (37, 40, 43) roughly correspond to the thrust output in thousands of pounds.
PW2037: 37,000 lbs of thrust, standard thrust version PW2040: 40,000 lbs of thrust, offers higher thrust for heavier payloads PW2043: 43,000 lbs of thrust, optimized for military transport. The crew reported "unreliable airspeed," which concerned air traffic controllers. The flight landed 25 minutes later.
An Efficient Freighter Widely used by UPS Airlines, FedEx Express, and DHL Aviation, the Boeing 757 is a highly capable and efficient freighter, particularly well-suited for short and medium-haul cargo operations. Its range makes it ideal for both domestic and transcontinental routes. The Boeing 757-200 variant offers a range of up to 3,915 nautical miles, while the larger 757-300 has a slightly shorter range of around 3,400 nautical miles .
The Boeing 757 aircraft has a solid payload. According to Boeing specifications, the narrowbody boasts a payload capacity of around 60,000–70,000 pounds (27,000–32,000 kg). The aircraft can also carry 15–16 main deck pallets, making it suitable for medium cargo volumes.
Third, many passenger 757s were retired and available at lower costs. The aircraft's wing design and large fuselage cross-section made it well-suited for passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion..
