Veteran Pratt & Whitney engine executive, Robert Rosati, twice former president of International Aero Engines, has become senior vice-president, international. He will be responsible for the company's programmes in Eastern Europe, Russia and other CIS countries. Rosati will also continue to serve as P&W's primary liaison with the Airbus Industrie consortium.
Source: Flight International
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