Engines

Snecma Plots Way To Open-rotor Engine

Development go-ahead for 2030 entry into service will factor in noise, airframe integration.

CFM Leap Testing Now In Full Swing

Snecma and GE are multiplying test engines, while preparing for a sharp production ramp-up.

CFM’s Leap-1B Turbofan Begins Ground Testing

The Leap-1B is being prepared to enter service on Boeing's 737 Max airliners in 2017.

Pratt Sees ‘Winning Conditions’ for NGRT Launch

Pratt & Whitney Canada continues development of the NGRT while airframe OEMs dither over the launch of a 90-seat turboprop.

Smooth Going for GTF Allows Pratt to Extend Thrust Rating

The PW1135G turbofan provides 35,000 pounds of thrust for the Airbus A321.

GE Turboprops Come Closer To Taking On Pratt Dominance

The H75, H80 and H85 engines are challenging the ubiquitous Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A

Large Bizjet Programs Spur Engine Development

Engine manufacturers Snecma, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Honeywell, GE and Rolls-Royce are focused on high-end bizjets

Rolls-Royce Investing Heavily In Worldwide Bizav Support

Rolls-Royce is probably the leading engine manufacturer for larger business jets, and as the fleet grows it is investing heavily in supporting operators.

Snecma Sees Open Rotor Decision As Early As 2017

Airframe integration will factor into development go-ahead for 2030 entry into service of Snecma's open-rotor engines.

Rotax Improves on Its 912iS, while Correcting Radio Noise Issues

What's better than a Rotax 912iS? A Sport version with its older brother's pricing.

Researchers Tackle High-Altitude Engine Icing

Rolls-Royce Under Indian Spotlight

Rolls Unveils Next-Generation Engine Plans