How the Pentagon Is Buying Jet Engines Like a Maintenance Shop

Lucas and Luna look at the Pentagon's new 'Power by the Hour' approach to buying jet engine maintenance — and how it's reshaping the aftermarket for fighter engines. They break down the shift from buying spare parts to paying for mission-ready thrust, using the F-35's Pratt & Whitney F135 engine as the anchor example. The hosts connect the change to broader trends in sustainment contracting and tie it to recent moves by RTX and Lockheed Martin. They also reference the latest headlines on oil prices rising and renewed geopolitical tensions. A clear, specific look at how the U.S. military is trying to make its most expensive engine program more predictable — and what it means for primes, suppliers, and maintainers. #Pentagon #JetEngines #F35 #PrattAndWhitney #RTX #LockheedMartin #PowerByTheHour #Sustainment #DefenseContracting #PerformanceBasedLogistics #Business #Technology #DefenseTech #MilitaryAviation #EngineMRO #F135 #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo