Engines – Page 5
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NewsBeehive Industries prepares to ship first Frenzy turbojet prototype to USAF
Colorado propulsion start-up Beehive Industries is preparing to deliver its first Frenzy turbojet prototype to the US Air Force Research Laboratory, marking a significant milestone in developing new engines for cruise missiles and uncrewed aircraft.
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NewsPratt & Whitney launches family of small turbofans for collaborative combat aircraft
US engine maker Pratt & Whitney is developing a new line of small turbofans for uncrewed tactical jets.
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NewsPropulsion start-up Ursa Major wins $35m order for new Draper engine
Colorado-based engine maker Ursa Major has secured a nearly $35 million contract from an undisclosed US defence company for its developmental Draper rocket powerplant, designed for national security applications including hypersonic flight and space vehicles.
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NewsST Engineering doubles engine MRO capacity in Singapore
ST Engineering has expanded its engine MRO operations in Singapore with the opening of a new facility that will service CFM International’s CFM56 and Leap family engines.
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NewsGE Aerospace and UAW reach tentative five-year labour agreement
More than 600 workers at engine manufacturing sites have been on strike since 28 August after rejecting previous contract proposal
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NewsHermeus advances assembly of supersonic Quarterhorse Mk 2 prototype
Atlanta-based hypersonic flight start-up Hermeus has released images showing its Quarterhorse Mk 2 prototype on its landing gear as assembly progresses toward planned first flight this year.
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NewsCF34 turbofan shortages emerge as factor affecting Embraer’s E175 production
Brazilian airframer reports delays in CF34 turbofan deliveries for its best-selling regional jet, adding to ongoing industry-wide engine supply challenges.
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NewsPutin urges quick development of proposed PD-26 widebody engine
Russian president Vladimir Putin is urging prompt development and serial production of the proposed Aviadvigatel PD-26 engine, which has potential application to a range of large aircraft programmes. Putin spoke during an aerospace powerplant meeting on 5 September, during a visit to United Engine’s Kuznetsov facility in Samara. “This is ...
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In depthChinese military engines ‘catching up’ to Western rivals
Indigenous Chinese turbofan engines are narrowing the performance gap with Western powerplants but still lag behind in reliability and capability, according to a senior GE Aerospace executive.
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NewsFaury confident on 2025 delivery target despite engine shortages
Airbus is holding approximately 60 A320neo-family ‘gliders’ due to delayed engine deliveries, but CEO Guillaume Faury remains confident the airframer will achieve its 820-aircraft delivery target for 2025.
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NewsATR hybrid-electric aircraft among programmes sharing latest Clean Aviation funding
ATR is aiming to fly a hybrid-electric regional aircraft by the end of this decade, leading two of the 12 projects newly granted Clean Aviation funding under the latest financing round for decarbonisation initiatives.
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NewsGE Aerospace and UAW ‘far apart’ as Cincinnati strike continues
More than 600 UAW members at GE’s Evendale and Erlanger facilities have been on strike since 28 August, with negotiations stalled over healthcare costs and compensation.
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NewsGKN expands additive production capability to US site in support of P&W programmes
GKN Aerospace is to expand its factory in Newington, Connecticut, adding a new additive fabrication capability to build parts for Pratt & Whitney PW1500G and PW1900G engines.
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NewsNew PD-26 engine could power proposed Russian twinjet family
Russia’s deputy prime minister, Denis Manturov, has indicated that a proposed widebody twinjet family would be powered by a lower-thrust derivative of the Aviadvigatel PD-35 engine. Manturov stated in an interview with Russian news agency TASS that the engine would be designated the PD-26, in reference to its 26t (255kN) ...
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NewsGE Aerospace workers strike after rejecting contract offer
Around 640 UAW-represented employees at GE Aerospace facilities near Cincinnati have gone on strike after rejecting the company’s latest contract proposal, which included a 12% pay increase over three years.
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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 ...