Engines
News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aero-Dienst, TES Partner on Honeywell Support
Texan and German maintenance, repair, and overhaul specialists join forces
Aircraft
NASA, MagniX Unveil Electric Power Flight Demonstrator
Air Tindi's old Dash 7 is ready for its electric engine retrofit
Maintenance and Modifications
Quiet Technology Delivers 500th Inlet Cowl Upgrade
Carbon-fiber barrels for HTF7000- and PW300-series engines eliminate corrosion issues
Engines
Lilium Completes Key Stage of Electric Propulsion Tests for eVTOL Aircraft
A purpose-built lab in Germany is being used for ground tests
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Goes Greener
The company has moved to Tier 2 status under NATA's Green Aviation Business Standard
Aircraft
Sora Seeks Funding for 30-Passenger Battery-powered eVTOL 'Bus' Aircraft
Company targets airport shuttle services for tandem-wing design
Engines
U.S. Air Force Backs Wright's Work On Rechargeable Thermal Batteries
New batteries could be used for multi-role military uncrewed air vehicles
Engines
FAA Validates P&WC Engines Powering Citation Ascend
FAA approval comes two months after Transport Canada signed off on the PW545D
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Battery Group CATL Invests in AutoFlight's eVTOL Aircraft Plans
The Chinese companies will work together to develop batteries supporting longer range and higher payloads for aircraft
Environment
Air New Zealand Keeps Electric Aircraft Plans Despite Net-zero Target Stall
The carrier has scrapped its 2030 target for reducing carbon dioxide emissions
Engines
Moya Switches to Hybrid-Electric Propulsion For Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft
The vehicle is intended for applications such as cargo deliveries and crop spraying
Aircraft
Electric Aircraft Developer Aura Aero Opens Florida Base
The aeronautical university's research park will eventually be used for manufacturing the Integral aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications
Rolls-Royce, JSX Sign $300M Engine Services Agreement
Deal covers 162 AE3007A engines
Environment
Dovetail to Supply Battery Packs for Crisalion's eVTOL Aircraft
Both companies have operations in Spain, with Dovetail also based in Australia
Engines
GE Catalyst Turbine Prepping for Year-end Approval
Certification testing is set to be complete in the third quarter
Engines
H3 Dynamics Will Provide Hydrogen Fuel Cells For Lyte VTOL Aircraft
The companies will also work to install hydrogen electrolyzers at airports to produce the fuel
Engines
GKN Develops Electric Aircraft Wiring With Vaeridion and H55
Vaeridion is developing a nine-passenger "Microliner" to connect smaller cities
Engines
Tough Challenges Call For Bold Technology Advances
Whether its for airliners or fighters, companies are making big investments in R&D
Environment
Sigma Air Mobility Teams with VoltAero on Dual-Fuel Powered Fleet
Cassio 330 hybrid-electric aircraft is "halfway" to certification, VoltAero says
Airlines
EVA Air Selects GEnx Engines to Power Additional Boeing 787s
The Taiwanese airline already operates 15 GEnx-powered 787s
Engines
Magnet Schultz Unveils First Solenoid Valve for EN9100 Certification
New valve regulates hydrogen gas flow in aerospace applications
Environment
Engine Maker Continental Signs Sustainability Pact
The new agreement will bring the company into the alternative power realm
Engines
ITP Aero Reaps Growth From New Engine Platform Roles
Former Rolls-Royce engines and components subsidiary expands its horizons
Engines
Tata Applies AI and Quantum Computing to Crack Tough Aerospace Challenges
India-based group expands its work with Rolls-Royce on hydrogen fuel systems
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helo Teams with P&WC, Collins on Hybrid H145
The PioneerLab is expected to test fly hybrid propulsion in 2027
Engines
Safran Will Provide Electrical Power for Boeing's X-66 Flight Demonstrator
NASA-backed program is exploring technology for next-generation single-aisle airliners
Aircraft
Asian Sales Group Plans to Buy VoltAero Cassio Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
Global Sky signed a memorandum of understanding for 15 of the five- to 12-seat aircraft
Engines
F135 Engine Core Upgrade Clears Design Review
F135 engine upgrade restores service life and meets future power demands
