Engines

Rolls-Royce's new turbofan engine powering the Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 has been certified by the FAA.

UK government-backed ACCEL venture is designed help spur development of electric propulsion technologies.

EASA has granted type certificate approval for installation of the Safran Aneto 1K engine in the Leonardo AW189 super-medium twin helicopter.

China has also expressed interest in the Aviadvigatel engines as an alternative to the Leap-1C.

Canadian airline Harbour Air aims to be operating electrically-powered scheduled flights within two years

Observers of the urban air mobility sector will be looking for eVTOL aircraft developers to achieve overdue first flights and other landmarks in 2020.

The NTSB vice chairman outlines ways he ensures his airplane's engines won't fail in flight at Wichita Aero Club luncheon.

Pratt & Whitney's Bridgeport, West Virginia, facility will be the MRO site for its new PW800 series business jet engines.

A UK project is developing a hybrid-electric modification for the Britten-Norman Islander.

Under a new contract, Sanad Aerotech will provide GE with maintenance and overhaul services for next generation GE and CFM engines.

Egyptair has signaled its intention to contract with GE Aviation for consultancy services to help it develop CFM56-7B engine support.

The Leap production ramp-up hasn’t really been affected by Boeing’s reduced 737 Max assembly rate, says CFM CEO Gaël Méheust.

Airbus has asked CFM not to make any changes to the existing Leap-1A for the A321XLR, says CFM’s CEO.

Data analytics can predict if a particular engine may be affected but CFM is still seeking a permanent fix to engine coking issue

Rolls-Royce will use the Dubai Air Show to underline the importance of the region to its Trent engine family, and beyond.

Air Race E, the first electric air racing series, will debut next year as the organizer shows a prototype electric racer at the Dubai Airshow.

Widebody market 'extremely challenging'

Honeywell arrives at the Dubai Airshow with a new compact APU, new satcom service, and “flexible and affordable” connectivity solutions.

Use of the GE foam wash system by Qatar Airways will help fuel efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.

The first pair of GE9X turbofans with redesigned stator vein assemblies hangs from Boeing’s latest widebody model in Everett, Washington.

Kremlin hopes that by creating the Aurus brand it can help Russia capture a significant share of the VIP vehicle market, including helicopters.

Bombardier Morocco to increase plant size 150 percent in 2020

Safran Helicopter Engines has received EASA type certification approval for its new Ardiden 1U engine in India's Light Utility Helicopter.

The UK engine manufacturer has postponed introduction of the improved HPT blade by more than a year.

Safran and Aero Engine Corp. of China agree to study joint venture to ramp up production, service for WZ16.

Oxis Energy believes its lithium-sulfur batteries could increase flight endurance times for electric aircraft by between 50 and 100 percent

The Dubai Airshow expects to host 1,300 exhibitors and 87,000 visitors.

Quiet Technology Aerospace says this latest STC, its seventh, applies to Embraer Legacy 450/500 and Praetor 500/600 business jets.

The HTF7000 Series engine is used on a variety of Bombardier, Citation and Embraer business jets.

Honeywell claims the power unit can reduce fuel burn by up to 80 percent on the ground.