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Rolls-Royce UltraFan Design Frozen

Rolls-Royce’s UltraFan demonstrator project reaches a major milestone.

The UltraFan demonstrator’s power gear box test article currently reaches 70,000 shp, but R-R’s goal is for it to reach 100,000 shp.

By Chris Kjelgaard

July 16, 2018

FAA Proposes Special Conditions for PW220A Idle Cruise

One engine would be able to run at low-idle in a twin-engine helicopter application

Rolls-Royce Completes $1 Billion Engine Site Upgrade

Improved engine production and test facilities are mainly focused on military programs

Rolls-Royce Indianapolis

GE Aerospace and Beta Technologies Cross Atlantic in Hybrid-electric Saab 340B Commuter Aircraft

The first hybrid-electric flights above 30,000 feet, as well as the first across the North Atlantic, GE says.

Saab 340B hybrid-electric aircraft flying at Farnborough Airshow 2026

Lack of Funding Shuts Hydrogen Propulsion Pioneer Stralis

Australian start-up planned to convert Beechcraft Bonanza and 1900D aircraft

Stralis Aircraft Beech 1900D aircraft

EASA Issues Type Certificate for AW09 Arriel 2K Engine

Turboshaft has flown more than 600 hours after first flight in March 2023

Safran's Arriel 2K engine

FAA’s Rocheleau Admits Unleaded Avgas Timeline May Slip

Deadline of Dec. 31, 2030 may have to be moved if a suitable fuel isn't available

FAA deputy administrator Chris Rocheleau

Sikorsky and Safran Pledge Increased Collaboration

Proposal promises accelerated engine innovation

Sikorsky Safran deal FIA 2026

Canada Could Keep Gripen Engine Work at Home

GE and Magellan sign F414 support agreement

GE Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace FIA 2026