Engines

The turbofan’s increased thrust is obtained by a combination of new high-temperature turbine technology, a larger core and advanced fan aerodynamics.

No major in-service issue so far, manufacturer of TP400 says.

The PurePower engine family has completed nearly 10,000 hours and 19,000 cycles of full engine testing, including 1,400 hours of flight time.

Eaton will be responsible for the Trent XWB-97 low-pressure fuel system, starter air system, thermal anti-icing system, engine bleed air system and more.

With the Bauhaus Luftfahrt, Rolls-Royce and MTU, two projects are targeting distributed thrust. The Quadcruiser combines rotary- and fixed-wing.

The Future of Airliners is Electric

Rolls’ engines gain valuable percents in fuel burn, while development of Trent 1000-TEN for Boeing 787-10 continues.

UK engine maker Rolls-Royce is pushing ahead with advanced turbofan engine designs for future platforms, with greatly improved efficiency.

Nacelles developed as part of new integrated propulsion systems are delivering improved performance.

Pratt & Whitney is working to maximize commonality and thus minimize risk with its various geared turbofan offerings.

The powerplant will deliver a 20-percent fuel burn improvement over existing engines in the 5,000- to 7,000-shp range.

Flight-testing of the new Leap turbofan is about to start.

GE names partners for Boeing 777X powerplant as testing proves performance goals.

It seems to be a question not of if but of when Airbus will confirm that it will develop a new, updated version of the A330, with a new engine.

An engine failure with a Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engine in May could has strained Bombardier’s CSeries testing and delivery schedule.

The engine company validates a fix for PW1500G.

Richard Noble’s Bloodhound supersonic car is his most ambitious project yet, with a mere two years until the first attempts.

Despite order cancellation by Emirates of A350XWBs, and moves away from A350-800, Rolls-Royce retains confidence in its Trent XWB engines and the program.

Rolls-Royce has introduced new manufacturing techniques at Washington facility.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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