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Safran To Lead Open Fan Studies for EU’s OFELIA Project

France’s Safran has agreed to lead a team of 26 industry partners under the EU-led Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking project OFELIA.

Engines

April 28, 2023

Britten-Norman, Cranfield Aerospace Sign Merger Deal

A merger between the UK’s Britten-Norman and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) would result in an injection of £10 million into the new company.

Aircraft

April 21, 2023

Czech Startup Seeks Funding for Hybrid-electric VTOL

Zuri aims to raise an initial €15 million to accelerate work on its planned five-seat vehicle, which it says could support regional routes up to 380 nm.

Aircraft

April 20, 2023

P&WC Names ITP Aero Authorized Overhauler for PW200s

ITP Aero in Ajalvir, Spain, is now a designated facility for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of PW200 engines.

Engines

April 19, 2023

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Austrian Partners Start Work on Hydrogen Piston Engine

A partnership between Diamond Aircraft and the Austrian government is developing options to power general aviation aircraft with liquid hydrogen.

Engines

April 19, 2023

Liebherr Developing Air Supply System for Airbus ZeroE Program

Toulouse-based Liebherr-Aerospace has entered the second phase of study into an air supply demonstrator for Airbus’s hydrogen fuel-cell system.

Aircraft

April 11, 2023

Bird Ingestion Test Rule Stems from ‘Miracle on Hudson’

FAA bird ingestion certification test requirements were updated to ensure turbofan engines can ingest the largest medium flocking bird without a failing.

Engines

April 5, 2023

Clean Aviation Team Presses For Hybrid-Electric Regional Craft

Development of hybrid-electric regional airliners must happen in sync with the entire aviation 'ecosystem,' according to Clean Aviation partner Leonardo.

Aircraft

March 27, 2023

Safran Boss Tells EU Commission SAF Mandates Are ‘Too Shy’

Olivier Andriès, CEO of Safran, warns that Europe will fall behind the U.S. if it does not heighten its SAF usage and production ambitions.

Engines

March 22, 2023

Leonardo AW09 Makes First Flight with Safran Power

Leonardo's AW09 helicopter is expected to enter serial production in mid-2024 following its first test flight on March 16.

Engines

March 17, 2023

IAE Sees V2500 Engine Business Continuing for Decades

The IAE AG partnership, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, expects its V2500 engine family to remain in service beyond 2045.

Engines

March 9, 2023

Safran CEO Lauds 'Robust' Helicopter Market

Safran Helicopter Engines CEO Franck Saudo warns of continuing supply-chain challenges while effusing market confidence.

Engines

March 8, 2023

New StartStick 20 Portable GPU Supports Larger Aircraft

Aviation Battery Systems has expanded its range of products to provide flexibility and cost savings for operators of heavy twin-engine helicopters.

Engines

March 8, 2023

Rolls-Royce Recognizes Top Performing Engine Service Centers

Four service providers in the engine maker's First Network this week received awards for the support they provide to helicopter operators.

Engines

March 8, 2023

Assembly Close For First CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL Prototype

As it prepares for eVTOL flight testing is taking a thorough, partnership-based approached to building the advanced air mobility ecosystem.

Aircraft

March 7, 2023

Precision Aviation Boosts MRO Offering With PTB Acquisition

Adding PTB's 23 maintenance, repair, and overhaul locations brings significant support capability for Pratt & Whitney PT6 and Honeywell TPE331 engines.

Engines

March 7, 2023

GE Continues Progress On Engine, Support Programs

GE Aviation engines will power the new Bell 525 and the Army's FARA aircraft.

Engines

March 6, 2023

Hill Says Its Turbine Helicopter Engine Will Cost Less Than 100K

Hill Helicopters is developing its own turbine engine for its HX50 and HC50 aircraft.

Engines

March 5, 2023

ATP Gains Authorization for Honeywell T55 Turboshaft Engine

ATP has received authorization to produce maintenance publications for Honeywell's T55 turboshaft engines.

Engines

March 5, 2023

P&WC Fielding Improved Engine Support Offerings

Pratt & Whitney Canada is offering helicopter customers a new remote maintenance kit.

Engines

March 3, 2023