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NewsTurkish Airlines picks GEnx to power latest batch of Boeing 787s
Turkish Airlines has selected GE Aerospace GEnx engines to power a new batch of Boeing 787s the company has chosen to purchase. The carrier had been in negotiations with GE and Rolls-Royce after disclosing its decision to purchase 50 firm and 25 optioned 787s. Turkish has split the firm part ...
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NewsAirbus sees path to engine options on A320neo successor even if it picks open-fan design
Airbus believes it will be able to offer a choice of engine suppliers on its Next Generation Single Aisle, even if it opts for open-fan powerplants on the new narrowbody.
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NewsRolls-Royce targets early 2026 for next UltraFan test runs
Rolls-Royce intends to begin further ground runs of its original UltraFan demonstrator early next year as it looks to build on initial test activity that concluded in 2023.
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In depthClean Aviation lays out goals for next project call as RISE engine waits for TAKE OFF clearance
Hydrogen technologies and a hybridised narrowbody engine are likely to be included in Clean Aviation’s next call for proposals, due to be released in early 2026, although whether flight testing will be required remains up for debate.
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NewsGE and Kratos complete high-altitude testing of GEK800 autonomous fighter engine
GE Aerospace and Kratos have successfully completed high-altitude tests of their GEK800 turbofan, designed to power low-cost uncrewed tactical aircraft at significantly reduced prices compared to conventional fighter engines.
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NewsSwiss cannibalises A220-100s for engines to keep A220-300 fleet flying
Swiss has taken the drastic step of grounding its fleet of nine Airbus A220-100s to serve as engine donors to keep its A220-300s flying because of ongoing availability issues with the jets’ Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines.
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NewsAirbus halves number of parked ‘gliders’ as it strives to meet year-end delivery target
Airbus has halved, the last three months, the number of engineless aircraft for which it has been forced to postpone delivery owing to a powerplant shortfall. The number of so-called ‘gliders’ had reached a peak of around 60 in June. Speaking during a third-quarter briefing on 29 October, Airbus chief ...
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NewsCFM still ‘in discussions’ with Airbus over Leap-1A deliveries to support rate 75 A320neo production
Safran and its CFM International narrowbody engine joint venture with GE Aerospace remain in negotiations with Airbus over the ramp-up required on the Leap-1A to meet the airframer’s rate 75 A320neo production target in 2027 and beyond.
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In depthShield AI reveals X-BAT vertical take-off and landing autonomous fighter
Autonomy start-up Shield AI has expanded into jet-powered aircraft with the X-BAT, a vertical take-off and landing fighter platform offering 2,000nm range and 50,000ft operating altitude without pilot input.
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NewsPratt & Whitney aims for 8-10% GTF production increase in 2025
Engine manufacturer must accelerate output in final quarter to achieve production target of up to 1,096 geared turbofans as it balances recall demands with Airbus delivery requirements.
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NewsGE increases full-year forecast for CFM Leap engines
GE Aerospace has raised its 2025 financial guidance and delivery expectations, driven by improved supply chain health and robust aftermarket services demand.
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NewsSafran to support Leap ramp-up with new Moroccan engine production line
French aerospace firm Safran is to establish a new CFM International Leap engine production facility in Morocco, to support ramp-up plans for the powerplant. Located in Casablanca, it will complement the French manufacturing site at Villaroche, and have the capacity to build up to 350 engines annually. Safran is a ...
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NewsPratt & Whitney secures European validation for GTF Advantage engine
Pratt & Whitney has secured European approval for its GTF Advantage engine, eight months after US FAA certification. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has issued a revised type certificate for the PW1100G engine family, with 19 additional models. These range from the PW1124G/2-JM for the Airbus A319neo to the ...
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NewsGE Honda Aero evaluating possible future launch of new turbofan
GE Honda Aero Engines has begun evaluating the business aviation market for a potential new turbofan engine, with president Mel Solomon suggesting opportunities could emerge in the next five to seven years for powerplants larger than the company’s current HF-120.
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NewsGE Aerospace to deliver 500th Passport turbofan this month
GE Aerospace plans to deliver its 500th Passport turbofan engine this month, a milestone seven years after service entry and as the manufacturer transitions to producing the powerplant exclusively for Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet.
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NewsGE ramps Catalyst turboprop production for 2026 service entry
GE Aerospace is scaling up production and aftermarket support for its Catalyst turboprop ahead of the Beechcraft Denali’s anticipated 2026 service entry, following FAA certification of the 1,200-1,400shp engine in February.
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NewsGE Aerospace begins dust-ingestion tests for CFM open-rotor engine
GE Aerospace has started dust-ingestion tests for its open-rotor engine compact core, conducting durability assessments earlier in development than previous programmes to address maintenance challenges experienced with current-generation powerplants.
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InterviewPratt & Whitney begins assembling XA103 adaptive engine prototype
RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has started fabricating its XA103 prototype under the US Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion programme, incorporating advances in materials, fan technology and control systems for potential sixth-generation fighter applications.
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AnalysisEngine makers accelerate plans for new class of small turbofans targeting autonomous fighters
Pratt & Whitney, GE Aerospace and Honeywell are advancing small turbofan designs as the Pentagon emphasises rapidly fielding low-cost, autonomous fighter jets known as Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
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NewsUS Coast Guard presses ahead with plans to retire MH-65s
The US Coast Guard has awarded contracts worth more than $28 million for turboshaft engines and multi-mode radars as part of a $3 billion aviation modernisation programme that will see the service’s fixed-wing fleet grow and its rotary-wing fleet consolidated to a single helicopter type.