US aerospace and defence group RTX has appointed the former head of its Pratt & Whitney business as its new chief executive, as it continues to steer the recall of aircraft engines made by the unit.
Christopher Calio will take the reins from Greg Hayes, who has been RTX chief executive since 2020 when United Technologies, which he led, merged with Raytheon Company.
Over summer, RTX said it had discovered issues with an estimated 1,200 P&W engines fitted to Airbus commercial jets, which will result in hundreds of jets being grounded over the next few years as parts are recalled for inspection.
Before being appointed RTX’s chief operating officer, Calio was P&W’s president.
