Engines

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

Maintenance and Modifications

Pratt & Whitney enters market for PMA parts

Pratt & Whitney took the aviation world by surprise when it announced in February the launch of a new division to manufacture PMA replacement parts for CFM
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Engines

Pour in the Coal

Jet fuel derived from coal successfully powered a Rolls-Royce T63 turboshaft engine recently at Pennsylvania State University.
Engines

Lining Up Customers for New Engine

French engine manufacturer Snecma says it has had “discussions” with business jet airframers about its plans revealed early this year to develop an 8,500-
Engines

Engine-out procedures need clarification in flight manuals

Asymmetric-thrust accidents continue to occur in normal operations and in training because of “a huge misunderstanding” about how best to retain control of
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Engines

Standard Aero signs parts-support agreement with P&WCs

Standard Aero has expanded its range of small gas turbine engine services with a five-year agreement covering PT6 engine work with Pratt & Whitney Componen