Engines

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

Pipistrel Velis Electro
Jun 11, 2020 - 7:40 AM
EASA Awards First Electric Aircraft TC to Pipistrel
EASA this week completed what it says is the world's first type certification for a fully electric aircraft, indicating it will pave the way for others.
Magnix Grand Caravan
May 29, 2020 - 6:38 AM
Electric-powered Grand Caravan Makes 30-minute First Flight
Magnix is partnering with AeroTec to re-engine the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan single turboprop with an electric propulsion system.
Archer eVTOL aircraft
May 21, 2020 - 9:22 AM
Archer Launches eVTOL into Crowded Marketplace
The backing for the startup from a leading technology entrepreneur has provided a boost for the eVTOL sector at a time of concern over investment rates.
VoltAero
May 8, 2020 - 9:37 AM
VoltAero Unveils Production Version of Hybrid-Electric Cassio
The reworked design for the hybrid-electric Cassio pusherprop will offer range of up to 920 nm, seating between four and six passengers.
May 7, 2020 - 2:00 PM
Rolls-Royce Suggests Likelihood of More Job Cuts
UK engine maker Rolls-Royce cites a 40-percent decline in engine flying hours during this year’s first four months.
May 4, 2020 - 11:11 AM
GE Aviation To Shrink Workforce by 25 Percent
Some 13,000 GE employees will lose their job as the company "resizes" to address Covid-19-related business distress.
Cougar Helicopters S92A+
Apr 27, 2020 - 9:00 AM
Sikorsky Signs Cougar for S-92A+ Helicopter Upgrades
The Sikorsky S-92A+ upgrade kit provides added safety redundancy if primary lubrication fails and extends the overhaul interval by up to 25 percent.
Apr 16, 2020 - 11:52 AM
GE, Brightwater UAG ink T700 engine support agreement
GE Aviation also announces availability of its TrueChoice Commercial Services maintenance plan for the T700.
Apr 14, 2020 - 10:22 AM
FAA Issues Jet Fuel Biocide SAIB
After several engine incidents traced to the sometimes improper use of jet fuel biocides, the FAA has issued an SAIB regarding their usage.
Apr 8, 2020 - 10:43 AM
Honeywell Cuts Break for Mx Service Plan Customers
Honeywell has temporarily reduced MSP program's minimum flight hours on engines and APUs and extended return times for rental engines and spares exchanges.