Engines

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

XWB
Jun 12, 2015 - 10:05 AM
Rolls Preps A350-1000’s Big Trent XWB-97 for Tests on A380 FTB
The XWB -84 has entered service so focus is shifting to -97 for the even bigger Airbus A350-1000.
Jun 12, 2015 - 9:15 AM
Rolls-Royce and Airbus Join To Boost Efficiency
Rolls-Royce is now targeting new evolution to increase efficiency and reach the ACARE goals.
Leap engine on test bed
Jun 12, 2015 - 8:50 AM
Leap Engines Take Big Strides to Service Entry This Year
CFM International is busily flight-testing its Leap 1A, 1B and 1C turbofans.
A320neo in flight
Jun 11, 2015 - 1:10 PM
Pratt Sharpens Focus on Supply Chain for GTF Ramp-Up
P&W improves processes and gets smart on manufacturing engines, getting the best out of suppliers.
GEnx
Jun 11, 2015 - 10:30 AM
GE9X Speeds Toward Latest ‘Toll Gate’
The new GE90 for the Boeing 777X will be 10 percent more efficient than current models, thanks to new materials currently under test.
Airbus E-Fan electric aircraft
Jun 11, 2015 - 8:00 AM
Airbus Projecting 2017 for First E-Fan Delivery
The improved demonstrator in the light aircraft program is part of the flying display here.
F-135 engine
Jun 10, 2015 - 11:00 AM
Criticism Spurs Pratt to Drive Down F135 Costs
U.S. government investigations highlight cost and reliability issues with the F-35 powerplant.
Aircelle thrust reverser for Global 7000
Jun 4, 2015 - 12:05 PM
Nexcelle’s nacelle shipsets prepping for first deliveries
Shipset for Comac C919 includes an inlet, fan cowl, O-Duct, inner fixed structure, electrical thrust reverser actuation system, exhaust and engine mounts.
Flaris LAR 1
Jun 4, 2015 - 10:33 AM
Flaris LAR 1 VLJ To Be Powered by Williams FJ33-5A
Very light jet was originally fitted with a 1,460-pound-thrust Pratt & Whitney Canada PW610F.
Jun 2, 2015 - 8:55 AM
Turbomeca, Snecma CEOs Shift In Safran Shakeup
Safran appoints more than a dozen leaders to new posts, including those at the helm of Snecma, Turbomeca, Aircelle and Sagem.