Engines

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

Airbus E-Fan X scale model
Feb 7, 2020 - 9:40 AM
Airbus On Track for E-Fan X Hybrid-Electric Flight in 2021
Airbus recently completed wind tunnel tests on a scale model of the E-Fan X hybrid-electric technology demonstrator aircraft, based on the BAe 146 RJ100.
Feb 5, 2020 - 8:05 AM
Trent Engine Marks Silver Anniversary
The first variant of the Trent engine entered service in February 1988.
Rolls-Royce Seltar Trent production
Feb 4, 2020 - 11:00 PM
Rolls-Royce Underlines Singapore’s Significance
UK-based engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has been producing Trent engines for airlines in the region for eight years.
Vertical Aerospace Seraph eVTOL aircraft
Jan 30, 2020 - 1:31 PM
Vertical Completes Winged eVTOL Design, Seeks Funding
UK start-up Vertical Aerospace has launched a fund-raising campaign to support its work on a winged eVTOL aircraft set to fly later in 2020.
Jan 30, 2020 - 11:23 AM
EASA Proposes Conditions for Electric/Hybrid Propulsion
EASA is looking for industry comments on its proposed Special Condition rules for electric and hybrid propulsion systems.
Jan 29, 2020 - 10:08 AM
IndiGo Lays Out Plan for Pratt Engine Replacement
The Indian LCC must replace all nonconforming engines on its remaining A320neos by May 31
Jan 23, 2020 - 12:00 PM
Safran Calls 2019 'Fantastic Year'
Safran Helicopter Engines certified four new models in 2019 and is continuing work on electric and hybrid systems.
Jan 22, 2020 - 9:50 AM
StandardAero's Canada MRO Hits Engine Mx Milestone
StandardAero's Summeride facility inducted more than 1,000 Pratt & Whitney turbine engines in 2019.
Jan 15, 2020 - 10:15 AM
Hartzell Parent Acquires Genav Accessory Distributor
Tailwind Technologies has acquired Oklahoma-based Quality Aircraft Accessories.
Jan 13, 2020 - 11:19 AM
Russia’s Aerospace Sector May Be Headed For Consolidation
Folding Russian Helicopters into the OAK structure to form one single entity is a possibility.