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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.

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.

Nearing Cert for Three Engines, Safran Eyes Electric

Safran also is highlighting a series of new digital products.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

February 19, 2019

Boeing, Safran Name APU Venture Initium Aerospace

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

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

February 7, 2019

Boeing Dispatches Team to CFM to Speed 737 Recovery

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

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.

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.

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.

December 20, 2018

MHI Aero Engines Completes Its First PW1200G

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

December 12, 2018

Start Pac Touts Aux Power Units

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

December 8, 2018

GE's First Engine Test 747 Is Now a Museum Piece

In service with for 49 years, first as an airliner, then as a flying engine testbed, the four-engine jumbo was the world's oldest active 747.

November 20, 2018

Thrust-vectoring J-10 Stars at Zhuhai

Among the new systems that were unveiled at the Zhuhai show is a J-10B demonstrator equipped with a thrust-vectoring nozzle

November 9, 2018

VoltAero Ready To Validate Hybrid-electric Demonstrator

Team led by ex-Airbus tech boss is taking a conservative approach, developing redundant-propulsion technology using a Cessna 337 testbed.

November 6, 2018

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