All Engines articles – Page 4
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NewsBoost for UpLift flying testbed as DLR completes ground vibration tests on modified D328
Germany’s DLR aerospace research centre has completed ground vibration tests on the Deutsche Aircraft D328-based UpLift flying testbed (D-CUPL).
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In depthBoeing and P&W seek regulatory relief and more time for 777 engine fixes
Manufacturers are developing design changes to address fan-blade failures that have damaged aircraft and caused engine fires, but need regulatory relief to complete the work.
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AnalysisIndustry eyes greener future despite hydrogen adoption delay
Any organisation funding the research and technology activities necessary for aviation’s future faces a delicate balancing act as it looks to dole out investment.
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NewsIAI converted 777-300ERSF demonstrates capability for Trent 1000 transport
Israel Aerospace Industries has carried out a loading trial for its converted Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter in which a Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine was taken on board. The engine – designed for the Boeing 787 – was taken through the freighter’s main-deck cargo door, and put into position with the Collins ...
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NewsAir Astana completes fleet rationalisation but GTF engine fallout persists
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana Group has highlighted improvements in the Pratt & Whitney engines being delivered for its Airbus fleet, but believes remedy measures will still be needed over the course of this year and next. The carrier has achieved its simplest fleet structure for more than two decades following the ...
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NewsRTX filed open-rotor engine patents but keeps focus on next-generation GTF
Engine manufacturer has sought several patents for open-fan designs in the past two years, even as it publicly commits to developing an updated GTF for next-generation single-aisle aircraft.
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NewsA380 flight computers updated after ‘erroneous’ soft-thrust command on take-off
Airbus has developed a flight-computer software update for A380s after a training flight incident in which two engines received an erroneous thrust roll-back command just after take-off.
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NewsRolls-Royce ‘on track’ with second phase of durability package for 787 and A330neo
Rolls-Royce says it remains “on track” to deliver a 30% time-on-wing improvement for the Trent 1000 and Trent 7000 engine by the end of this year. The manufacturer has been engaged in various initiatives to achieve an average 80% enhancement of time-on-wing across its modern Trent family by 2027. Rolls-Royce ...
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NewsSafran aims to recover Leap delivery backlog to Airbus by end-October
Safran is aiming to recover the backlog of CFM International Leap-1A engine deliveries to Airbus by the end of October. The powerplant manufacturer has been affected not only by supply-chain bottlenecks but also a strike earlier this year. Airbus has been forced to park engineless aircraft – around 60, most ...
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NewsRolls-Royce’s civil aerospace division posts strong margin improvement in first half
Rolls-Royce achieved 122 large civil engine deliveries over the first half, a figure slightly up on the previous 120. It handed over fewer Trent 1000s for the Boeing 787 and Trent 7000s for the Airbus A330neo, but more Trent XWBs for both the A350-900 and -1000 variants. Rolls-Royce’s civil aerospace ...
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NewsSafran encouraged as recovery of Leap engine deliveries continues
Safran handed over 10% more CFM International Leap engines in the first half, a total of 729, as sequential quarterly production rates improved. The deliveries contributed to a near-17% rise in first-half propulsion revenues to €7.5 billion ($8.6 billion). Safran handed over 410 Leap engines in the second quarter, up ...
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NewsWork begins to adapt new PD-8 engine to Be-200 firefighting amphibian
Work has started to adapt the Aviadvigatel PD-8 engine to the Beriev Be-200 amphibious firefighter, according to Russian state technology firm Rostec. United Aircraft manufactures the jet-powered amphibian at its Taganrog aviation plant near Rostov-on-Don. The PD-8 was developed initially for the Yakovlev SJ-100 programme – a successor to the ...
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NewsRoyal Jordanian takes spare engines for Embraer E2 fleet
Royal Jordanian has acquired a pair of spare engines for its Embraer E2-family regional jet fleet, supported by a loan agreement. The carrier – which is taking up to 10 aircraft, a mix of E190-E2s and E195-E2s – introduced five of the jets over 2024. It expects to bring in ...
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NewsRTX cuts profit forecast due to tariffs despite sales surge
US aerospace giant RTX has lowered its 2025 profit forecast by 3% due to tariff impacts, despite securing orders for more than 1,000 PW1000G engines last quarter.
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NewsCFM accelerates Leap deliveries as P&W’s turbofan output dips
GE delivered 410 Leap turbofans in Q2 2025, up 38% year-on-year, while competitor RTX’s GTF shipments fell 4%.
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News‘No issues’ found after fuel-switch lock checks on Air India 787 fleet
Air India states it has found no issues with the fuel-control switch locking mechanisms on its Boeing 787 fleet, after inspections prompted by the crash at Ahmedabad last month.
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NewsOperators should prepare crews for possible Leap engine smoke events: EASA
Airbus A320neo-family aircraft have not been involved in any load-reduction device activation events relating to CFM International Leap-1A engines, according to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
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NewsGE Aerospace raises profit forecasts despite tariff concerns
Engine manufacturer reports $2 billion quarterly profit and record $175 billion backlog as commercial aviation demand surges.
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AnalysisGTF grounding rate holds steady as Pratt & Whitney introduces durability fixes
The number of commercial aircraft grounded due to Pratt & Whitney’s (P&W) recall of PW1000-series turbofans appears to have declined slightly in recent months, but the share of grounded jets remains roughly unchanged at close to 30% of the fleet.
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NewsYak-40 testbed carries out first flight with UZGA VK-800 engine
Siberian aerospace research institute SibNIA has carried out the first test flight of a Yakovlev Yak-40 fitted with the UZGA VK-800 engine. The Novosibirsk-based institute says the flight is to support the progress of the engine – intended for the UZGA LMS-901 utility aircraft, and other types – towards certification ...