Snecma is proposing the improved M53-PX3 turbofan for the Dassault Mirage 2000BR competing for Brazil's F-X fighter competition. The engine is digitally controlled and has an improved high-pressure turbine offering 10% increased thrust on the baseline engine or extended durability. Snecma plans to make the improvement retrofittable.
Source: Flight International
Shortages of cast metallic parts and other components continue hindering Pratt & Whitney’s (P&W) ability to produce new engines and to ramp up maintenance work needed to address its recall of PW1000G geared turbofans.
The January incident at Ellsworth AFB resulted in the destruction of the $450 million bomber and a rare quadruple ejection of the crew, who were attempting to execute an instrument landing during poor weather.
Athens signed a long-sought letter of offer and acceptance with airframer Lockheed Martin covering 20 F-35 stealth fighters, with options for a further 20 jets.
