Engines

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

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Rolls-Royce Puts Singapore at Centre of Regional Services Initiative

With the UK engine maker assembling Trent engines in Singapore it makes sense that for services too, the country is key for Rolls.

Engines

February 13, 2016

Rolls-Royce Ramping up Production at Singapore Seletar Facility

Trent 7000 for A330neo to be third engine produced at Seletar campus

Engines

February 12, 2016

GE Aviation Petitions Series of UTC, Rolls Patents

Filings include appeal to review elements of Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan

Engines

February 2, 2016

Falcon 5X Production Still 'Frozen' as Engine Woes Drag

Snecma has given a new certification schedule to Dassault, and they are working together to come up with an updated development timeline for the 5X.

Aircraft

February 1, 2016

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GE To Build Engine for Textron T-prop in Czech Republic

Facility is expected to open in 2020 to develop and manufacture new turboprop engines in the 1,000 to 2,000-shp range.

Aircraft

January 19, 2016

Rolls-Royce Completes Overhaul of Aftermarket Network

Opens three customer service centers for Americas, China and Europe/Middle East

Engines

January 15, 2016

AIN Blog: Component Improvements Drive Aircraft Efficiency Gains

New engines, avionics and systems are providing incremental improvements in performance and efficiency.

Avionics

December 28, 2015

EASA Certifies Turbomeca Engine in Bell 505

Officially launched at the 2013 Paris Air Show alongside the Bell 505, the Arrius 2R has followed a brisk development schedule.

Engines

December 16, 2015

Core Testing Begins for 777X Powerplant GE9X

Testing of the core for the GE Aviation GE9X engine that will power the Boeing 777X will be followed by a full engine test starting in 2016.

Engines

December 3, 2015

CFM’s Leap-1A Gains Dual FAA-EASA Approval

Ready for service aboard Airbus A320neo

Engines

November 20, 2015

GE-Honda Says HF-120 Ready for Entry Into Service

Service network is in place and company is looking ahead to future applications, including single-engine platforms.

Engines

November 19, 2015

Passport Nacelles Installed Ahead of Global 7000 Flight Testing

Nexcelle’s nacelles promise improved aerodynamic efficiency, a quieter sound profile and more efficient maintenance.

Engines

November 17, 2015

P&WC Unveils New PT6-140A Turboprop

Pratt & Whitney Canada announces new, higher-power PT6A-140A for utility aircraft.

Engines

November 17, 2015

Rolls-Royce Expands Global Service Center Network

The company has added new authorized service centers globally.

Engines

November 17, 2015

GE Aviation Takes On a Titan with New Turboprop

GE is launching new 850- to 1,650-shp turboprop family that targets a market dominated by the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6.

Engines

November 16, 2015

Pratt Introduces PW800 Support Program

Pratt & Whitney Canada updates engine programs and introduces a new ESP support plan.

Engines

November 16, 2015

Hartzell STCs Five-blader for All PC-12s

Composite prop boosts cruise speed and climb and shortens takeoff.

Engines

November 16, 2015

Marenco, Honeywell Sign Engine Agreement for SKYe Helo

This marks the first production agreement for the new Honeywell HTS900 turboshaft.

Engines

November 12, 2015

UltraFan Engine Gearbox Development Under Way

Rolls-Royce and Liebherr joint venture launches R&D program at Friedreichshafen

Engines

November 9, 2015

CFM's Leap to Ramp Up While CFM56 Still Peaks

CFM Ebanga describes Middle East as “most demanding market”

Engines

November 9, 2015