Engines

GE Aviation plans to invest $400 million to develop a new turboprop operation in a European country where it could access export financing.

In addition to the new engines, installation of the wiring harnesses and functional test procedures have begun on FTV1.

Both engines flamed out at 44,800 feet while the crew started a descent through a maturing convective storm cell.

An overhaul shop makes sense for the company as the fleet size in the U.S. grows.

In the long-run, Rolls-Royce expects engine deliveries for new airliners to grow its market share and civil aerospace earnings.

Strong growth in aftermarket revenues also contributed to a strong first half of 2015 for Safran.

Acquires manufacturing rights from Pratt & Whitney Canada for certain new JT15D engine components.

Spare engine will support Gulfstream 450 customers.

C919 narrowbody on track for rollout by year-end

The new engine will develop takeoff power to 15,000 feet and have a service ceiling of 23,000 feet.

The company recently finalized its purchase of Danbury Aerospace, marking the fourth acquisition in the last 24 months.

The engine should deliver performance similar to the avgas Continental O-200-powered Legend Cub, but with 20 percent lower fuel burn and lower emissions.

Blackhawk Modifications' XP140 engine upgrade for the Cessna 208A and 208B Caravans will deliver up to 44 percent more horsepower.

The composite five-blade propellers will be lighter and stronger.

Snecma plans for contra-rotating open rotor demonstrator.

Flexible rotary shafts are part of the CFM Leap-1C engine's thrust reversers.

CFM racked up $14 billion in sales during the Paris show week, with Rolls-Royce and IAE also doing new business.

New joint venture involves fuel systems for GE commercial aircraft engine lines.

UltraFan engine is a geared design based on technology that could be ready for service in 2025.

Alcoa is investing in new hot isostatic pressing equipment.

The planned upgrade kit for the GP7200 will further improve mission fuel burn

The planned upgrade kit for the GP7200 will further improve mission fuel burn

EVA Airways, Swiss and Zhejiang Loong Airlines have signed contracts with GE Aviation’s Flight Efficiency Services.

UK manufacturer continues to work toward the new –TEN version of the Trent 1000, which it hopes will be first to power the Boeing 787-10.

As larger parts can be made at lower cost through additive manufacturing, 3-D printing is making more sense for aerospace.

Officials signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday at the Paris Air Show.

Honeywell’s Boeing 757 Flight Test Aircraft Touches Down at the Paris Air Show

A retainer ring issue that delayed the P&W engine’s progress towards flying on the neo has required a fix.

Agreements support the development and production of outer guide vanes and bleed valve ducts for the CFM Leap 1-A and 1-B turbofans.

Talks with Airbus and Boeing over production increases continue