Engines

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

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Rolls-Royce Shortens Inspection Interval for Trent 1000 TENs

Deterioration in the latest Trent’s high-pressure turbine blades has occurred faster than expected in some engines.

Engines

April 10, 2019

Viking Aircraft Engines Fit the Sun ‘n' Fun Market

The company's line is aimed at LSA and light experimental models.

Engines

April 3, 2019

Trent 1000 TEN Woes Force SIA To Ground Two 787-10s

Rolls-Royce suffers another Trent 1000 setback.

Engines

April 2, 2019

FAA Certifies New GE Engine for Bell 525

GE's now-certified CT7-2F1 engine for the Bell 525 features an improved high pressure turbine, electronic controls, and health and usage monitoring system.

Engines

March 25, 2019

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Data and Digital Solutions are Key to Future of GE Aviation

The engine maker is looking to harness its vast amounts of data to improve the user experience.

Engines

March 12, 2019

Nearing Cert for Three Engines, Safran Eyes Electric

Safran also is highlighting a series of new digital products.

Engines

March 4, 2019

P&WC Unveils Service Plan Improvements at Heli-Expo

The engine maker has introduced several new service options, aimed at giving rotorcraft operators peace-of-mind.

Engines

March 4, 2019

New Life for the B-52

The U.S. Air Force is planning on keeping its B-52 strategic bombers for at least another 30 years, and beyond the retirement of the B-1 and B-2.

Aircraft

March 2, 2019

Rolls-Royce Withdraws from Boeing NMA Competition

Two companies—CFM and Pratt & Whitney—remain in the mix for the propulsion contract for Boeing’s proposed midsize airliner.

Engines

February 28, 2019

Safran Sees Growth, Resolution to Silvercrest Issues

The joint-venture engine maker sees its new-gen Leap surpass the CFM-56, as it works to resolves issues with the in-development Silvercrest.

Engines

February 27, 2019

Ontic Takes On New Aftermarket Engine Parts Work

Users of the parts account for an installed base of aircraft that include Boeing and Airbus airliners, and Pilatus and Beechcraft turboprops.

Engines

February 22, 2019

Honeywell To Debut Hybrid-electric Engine at Heli-Expo

Honeywell Aerospace's turbogenerator will produce 30 to 50 percent fewer carbon emissions than a traditional HTS900 engine.

Engines

February 19, 2019

Boeing, Safran Name APU Venture Initium Aerospace

Design work on new Initium auxiliary power units has begun in San Diego.

Aircraft

February 13, 2019

Engine Partnership Announced as SCAF/FCAS Receives First Contract

The Franco-German SCAF/FCAS has received its first funding, while the nations' two propulsion powerhouses are joining forces to develop a new engine

Aircraft

February 7, 2019

Boeing Dispatches Team to CFM to Speed 737 Recovery

Leap-1B supply deficit continues to hamper Max ramp-up effort.

Aircraft

January 30, 2019

India Imposes New Measures on Pratt-powered A320neos

Apart from requiring increased inspections, the India DGCA has barred operations to the Andaman Islands.

Airlines

January 18, 2019

New Engines Come To Forefront With Latest Bizjets

GE Aviation, Pratt & Whitney Canada, and Rolls-Royce all made significant strides with new engine families.

Engines

December 26, 2018

GE Aviation's Passport Gets European Approval

Validation comes as the engines ready to enter service on December 20 with the first delivery of a Global 7500.

Engines

December 20, 2018

MHI Aero Engines Completes Its First PW1200G

The initial Japanese-build geared turbofan has passed Pratt & Whitney’s production acceptance test.

Engines

December 12, 2018

Start Pac Touts Aux Power Units

In harsh climates like the Middle East, external power reduces wear on engines and batteries.

Engines

December 8, 2018