Engines

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

May 3, 2022 - 8:51 AM
Safran Looks To Ansys Software for Sustainable Engines
Safran Aircraft Engines will use Ansys's finite element analysis software for sustainable engine development.
Computer rendering of two zero emission hydrogen-powered business jets, identified by labeling on aircraft as H2GEAR, shown in flight
Apr 28, 2022 - 11:20 AM
EasyJet partners with GKN Aerospace on Hydrogen Power
European low-fare carrier EasyJet has agreed to support GKN’s H2JET and H2GEAR hydrogen power programs.
Pipistrel Velis electric airplane
Apr 28, 2022 - 2:50 AM
Pipistrel Seeking To Fly Electric Velis Trainer Under New FAA Rules
Pipistrel hopes to begin deliveries of its Velis Electro electric-powered training airplane in the U.S. next year after changes to FAA regulations.
Hyfly hydrogen-powered proof-of-concept prototype airplane
Apr 27, 2022 - 4:36 PM
Flight Design Plans Hydrogen Flight Tests in 2023
Flight Design aims to begin flight tests of its hydrogen-powered Hyfly research airplane in 2023.
Electric-powered Diamond eDA40 training airplane
Apr 27, 2022 - 4:23 PM
Diamond Signs with Safran for Electric DA40 Propulsion
The electric version of Diamond's DA40 training airplane will be powered by Safran's EngineUs motor with an integrated motor controller.
ASG Maintenance technician works on avionics screen display in a Cirrus SF50
Apr 27, 2022 - 11:32 AM
ASG Adds SF50 Vision Jet Maintenance Capabilities
Aircraft Servicing Guernsey has received line maintenance approval of Williams International's FJ33 engine.
Reaction Engines test article (Photo: Reaction Engines)
Apr 20, 2022 - 11:47 AM
Reaction Engines Preps for Hypersonic Technology Tests
Reaction Engines is incorporating modifications to its facility in Colorado for the next phase of high-Mach/temperature propulsion technology tests.
JMI tech working on FJ44 engine
Mar 30, 2022 - 12:22 PM
JMI Adds Light Citation Engine MRO
Williams International designated Jet Maintenance International as an authorized service center for the FJ44 engine series used on light Cessna Citations.
Mar 29, 2022 - 11:55 AM
Columbia, UAG Team To Support S-61 Helicopters
Columbia Helicopters and United Aero Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperatively support the Sikorsky S-61.
Rolls-Royce Trent engine, the first to be docked on testbed 80, mounted in Derby UK test facility surrounded by Rolls-Royce employees in high-vis yellow vests.
Mar 21, 2022 - 11:18 AM
Air bp To Supply Rolls-Royce with SAF
Air bp has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to furnish the UK-based engine maker with sustainable aviation fuel to power its engine testing programs.