The French DGAC has certified the ATR42-400.
The Rolls-Royce Trent 800-powered B777 has received joint type certification from the US FAA and Europe's JAA.
Pratt & Whitney has taken over the Propulsion Systems Division of the Nordam Group. The United Technologies subsidiary has also take a controlling stake in a joint venture with the Chinese Chengdu Engine Company.
Source: Airline Business
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.
GE Aerospace’s deliveries of Leap turbofans slowed significantly in the second quarter of 2024 due to lingering supply chain troubles, with the company’s chief executive describing the quarter as “disappointing”.
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has chosen GE Aerospace GEnx engines to power four incoming Boeing 787-10 widebodies.
