Engines
News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.
Rotorcraft
Columbia and Piasecki To Upgrade Model 107 Helicopters
The upgrades to the rotorcraft will be done in a former Sikorsky factory now run by Piasecki
Engines
Universal Hydrogen Runs Out of Cash and Closes Business
The failure of efforts to raise more funding was acknowledged in a June 30 statement
Aircraft
First eVTOL Air Services Do Not Mark the End of the AAM Race-to-Market
Independent experts say there are plenty more twists and turns to come
Engines
Helios Horizon Aims to Take Electric Aviation to the Stratosphere
Next test flights in converted Pipistrel Taurus light aircraft will target altitudes above 40,000 feet
Engines
MagniX Enters Energy Storage Race with Samson Batteries
The new batteries will work with multiple electric propulsion systems for aircraft
Engines
GE Teams with NASA on Hybrid-electric Passport Engine
Hybrid-electric, high-bypass turbofans could power the next generation of airliners
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Consultants Offer Sober Assessment of eVTOL Viability
This week's Revolution Aero conference assessed the hype around the new sector of aviation
Environment
Alder Renewables Opens SAF Lab in Colorado
Facility will work out any hurdles in the process ahead of full-scale production
Aircraft
Electra Exceeds STOL Performance Targets in Test Flights
The company intends for its hybrid-electric aircraft to need no more than 300 feet for takeoffs and landings
Aircraft
VoltAero Displays Cassio 330 Mockup with Partner Sky2Share
The French company aims to start flying the Cassio prototype by the end of 2024
Maintenance and Modifications
Aero-Dienst Authorized for HTF7000 Nacelle Work
Honeywell turbofan engine powers several super-midsize business jets
Engines
Hydroplane Demonstrates Integrated Fuel Cell Powerplant
The California startup has released video of its Protium aircraft
Engines
Now Mature, GE Passport Turbofan Ready for Next Phase
GE Passport is undergoing software changes to prep for Global 8000
Maintenance and Modifications
Industry Honors Birth of Wright Mechanic Charles Taylor
Taylor designed and built the engine that powered the famous aircraft
Aircraft
Heart Sets Up U.S. R&D Hub for ES-30 Hybrid-electric Regional Airliner
The Swedish company recruited a chief technology officer to run its Los Angeles operation
Engines
Hermeus Begins Engine Testing for Quarterhorse Mk 2
Quarterhorse Mk 2 will fly at Mach 2.5 ahead of the Mach 4 Mk 3 Prototype
Engines
Airbus Prepares To Start Testing Hydrogen APU on A330 Airliner
Auxiliary power units support non-propulsive electrical power needs of aircraft
Environment
Azzera To Provide Carbon Credits for P&WC Program
Operators of P&WC-powered aircraft will be able to offset emissions
Engines
U.S. Government Backs Piasecki's Hydrogen VTOL Aircraft Study
The Department of Energy is funding further research for urban air taxi missions
Engines
P&WC Secures Transport Canada Nod for PW545D
Engine will power Textron Aviation's Cessna Citation Ascend business jet
Maintenance and Modifications
Safran Signs Helicopter Engine Support Contracts with GDAT
Contracts cover in-service support and MRO for 140 Arrano 1A and Makila 2A1 engines
Engines
Germany Backs Plans for Hydrogen-powered Regional Airliners
Balis 2.0 project focuses on fuel cell integration
Engines
ZeroAvia Offers Hydrogen-electric Component Manufacturing
The company opened its manufacturing plant near Seattle this week
Engines
Wright Steps Up Ground Testing for 2.5MW Electric Motor
The company aims to convert 100-seat airliners and military aircraft to electric propulsion
Engines
U.S. Air Force Backs VerdeGo’s VH-4T Hybrid-electric Powerplant
Afwerx funds VerdeGo's 400-kW turbine generator development
Aircraft
FutureFlight.aero Merges with AINonline.com News Platform
Platform provides comprehensive coverage of the advanced air mobility sector and more
Engines
Australian Start-up Dovetail Electric Aviation Wins State Funding
The company has relocated operations from New South Wales
Maintenance and Modifications
Feam Aero Will Maintain ZeroAvia's Hydrogen Propulsion Systems
U.S.-based maintenance provider has 52 bases worldwide
Engines
Honeywell’s HTF7000 Surpasses 10 Million Flight Hours
Models accumulate nearly 2,000 flight hours every day
Engines
Rolls-Royce's Pearl 10X Engine Takes Flight
The engine, the third in Rolls-Royce's Pearl line, will power the Dassault Falcon 10X
