Engines

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

Engines

Integrated Nacelle Systems Take Flight On Global 7000 and C919

Nexcelle is pioneering new nacelle technology that promises savings in terms of fuel burn and maintenance costs.
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Engines

Hartzell Passes PC-12 Prop Milestone

Its new composite five-blade propeller is now installed on more than 200 of the single-engine turboprops.
Engines

Pratt & Whitney Says New PW1000G Core Will Cut Fuel Burn

Pratt & Whitney confirmed plans to developed a new high-technology core for its PW1000G family of turbofans by 2020.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Buttresses CorporateCare Service Network

The Rolls-Royce worldwide authorized service center roster now numbers 72.
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Rolls-Royce's BR710 Reaches 10M Flight Hour Milestone

In service for more than two decades, the powerplant was the engine of choice for a generation of large-cabin business jets.
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Charter & Fractional

Gama Aviation Eyes Single-Engine Growth Potential

Farnborough-based company continues to grow, especially in the U.S., while in Europe it is eyeing single-engine turboprop business.
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Engines

Aerion Selects GE For AS2 Engine Definition Study

GE anticipates potential production possibilities following the study.
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Acropolis Takes LEAP with New ACJ320neo

Acropolis Aviation, the ACJ320neo launch customer, has flown a CFM-powered ACJ319 for seven years.
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Engines

P&WC Introduces New Engine Condition Monitoring Tools

Taken together, the powerplant maker's new programs and technologies will serve to help customers better monitor the health of their engines.
Engines

GE Aviation's H Engines Reach New Heights

The engine series, derived from the former Walter M601 engine family acquired in 2008, now has 16 applications and is certified in 12 countries.
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Aircraft

Piaggio Renews Focus on Business Aviation

Piaggio has been ramping up operations at its new production facility at Riviera Airport in Villanova d’Albenga, Italy.
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Engines

Rolls Further Improves Missed Trip and AOG Response Rates

Improved parts availability and engine health monitoring are key drivers of reduced missed trip rates and improved AOG response for Rolls-Royce operators.
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Engines

New Technology Drives Expansion of Pratt's Engine Family

Pratt & Whitney Canada's new PW800 turbofans are close to entering service with Gulfstream's new G500 and G600 jets.
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Engines

Rolls Royce Bolsters Its Strong Position in Bizav Market

British aero engine maker admits it can’t defend its near-monopoly in the large bizjet engine market, but this won’t stop it trying.
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Engines

Castle & Cooke Makes EBACE Debut

The U.S. aviaton services provider chain is a recent addition to Avfuel's global dealer network
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Engines

GE's New Turboprop Engine Family Has Deep Roots in Europe

GE will build its new Advanced Turboprop engine in the Czech Republic.
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Engines

Pratt & Whitney Canada Hits 100,000th Engine Milestone

60,000 P&WC engines are still in service with 12,300 operators in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.
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Engines

FAST™ Solution: Pratt and Whitney Canada’s Advanced Data-Driven Diagnostics and Prognostics Help Operators Manage All Aspects of Engine Health - Sponsor Content

FAST™ Solution: Pratt and Whitney Canada’s Advanced Data-Driven Diagnostics and Prognostics Help Operators Manage All Aspects of Engine Health - Sponsor Content
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Aircraft

Pratt PW1100G Performance Not Satisfactory, Says Airbus CFO

A320 delivery schedule for 2017 still heavily backloaded due to engine problems
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Engines

Ruag Upgrades, Reopens Engine Shop in Stans

The MRO provider has renovated its engine facility as part of a company-wide efficiency drive.
Engines

Russia Commits to Full-Scale Production of Engine for MC-21

United Engine Corporation sets production target of 50 PD-14 shipsets a year
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Bullish On Prospects For Bizjet Sector

Once the only engine supplier for large-cabin bizjets, Rolls-Royce has faced challengers but believes focus on tech will help it maintain lead.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Prepares First 'Advance' Engine Core for Testing

Manufacturer’s future civil gas turbines will adopt gearboxes for the first time, allowing it to use larger, slower fans and hotter, faster turbines
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Steps Up Campaign to Drive Down Life Cycle Costs

Rolls-Royce is extending the use of new dual channel Fadec and control systems for its helicopter engines.
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StandardAero Wins Rolls-Royce Customer Support Triple Crown

StandardAero has been honored for its work supporting operators of Rolls-Royce M250 engines.
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Safran Bullish On Zodiac Deal, Silvercrest and Leap Engines

French aerospace group Safran reported revenue and profit group for 2016.
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AeroVision To Open Aircraft Engine Part Warehouse in UK

The facility, operated in collaboration with B&H Worldwide, will provide a forward stocking location for the company's EMEA clients
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Pratt Changes Leadership at Commercial, Military Divisions

Management shakeup on commercial side sees Calio replace Gernhardt amid Geared Turbofan struggles
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CFM International Names Méheust As New CEO

Veteran Safran v-p takes over for Jean-Paul Ebanga
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Rolls-Royce Settles Corruption Case with $812 Million in Fines

The UK's Serious Fraud Office found that intermediaries gave improper payments and gifts to secure orders for Rolls-Royce engines.