Engines

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

business jet with FJ44-4A engine under repair at West Star Aviation
Sep 7, 2022 - 9:53 AM
West Star Offers Repair on CJ4 Engine Service Bulletin
West Star Aviation received extra training and acquired specialized equipment for the Williams International service bulletin on the FJ44-4A engine.
Artist's rendering of new Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X support facility
Sep 6, 2022 - 12:20 PM
Rolls-Royce Breaks Ground on Pearl 10X Support Facility
On September 2, Rolls-Royce broke ground on a facility in Le Haillan near Bordeaux, France, that will help with product support for the Pearl 10X engine.
Aeronautix starter/generator for King Air 350
Aug 30, 2022 - 10:02 AM
Aeronautix Seeks King Air 350 Starter/generator STC
Wichita-based Aeronautix has developed a starter/generator that will increase power and decrease maintenance for the Beechcraft King Air 350.
Honeywell Aerospace TEF731 turbofan engine
Aug 29, 2022 - 12:48 PM
Honeywell's TFE731 Turbofan Engine Turns 50
The TFE731, which turns 50, was Honeywell's first business jet engine.
Digital rendering of the internal components of the PW127XT engine
Aug 26, 2022 - 1:12 PM
Pratt Canada’s PW127XT-M Gains Transport Canada Approval
The newly certified PW127XT-M will power all new-build ATR turboprops.
PTB techs working on turbine engine (Photo: Pacific Turbine)
Aug 23, 2022 - 9:36 AM
Precision Aviation To Acquire PTB Group
Precision Aviation Group's acquisition of PTB Group will expand its markets in turboprop engines as well as supply chain services.
ZeroAvia's ZA2000 hydrogen-electric propulsion system could power airliners seating up to 80 passengers.
Aug 4, 2022 - 8:59 AM
American Airlines Plans Hydrogen-powered Regional Fleet
American Airlines is investing in hydrogen pioneer ZeroAvia and may buy up to 100 of its hydrogen-electric propulsion systems to convert regional jets.
VerdeGo Aero's VH-3 generator has a power rating of 185 kW.
Aug 1, 2022 - 6:54 AM
Pratt & Whitney Teams With Hybrid-Electric Specialist VerdeGo Aero
Raytheon's investment in VerdeGo Aero launches a hybrid-electric propulsion collaboration between the start-up and aircraft engine maker Pratt & Whitney.
Jul 23, 2022 - 10:50 AM
Hydroplane Waitlisting Orders for Fuel Cell Powerplant
Hydroplane is bringing its hydrogen fuel cell powerplant to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to assess interest from aircraft builders.
Ampaire EEL hybrid-electric airplane
Jul 23, 2022 - 10:01 AM
Ampaire Flies Hybrid Electric EEL To Oshkosh
Ampaire's EEL completed the longest flight by a hybrid-electric aircraft when it was flown from California to Oshkosh.