Engines
News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.
At the recent Aero Friedrichshafen show, Rolls-Royce Electrica showed off its electric aircraft propulsion and storage systems it is developing.
Experts believe “clean” production and distribution rank as the biggest challenges to the adoption of hydrogen power by the aviation industry.
Safran Aircraft Engines will use Ansys's finite element analysis software for sustainable engine development.
European low-fare carrier EasyJet has agreed to support GKN’s H2JET and H2GEAR hydrogen power programs.
Pipistrel hopes to begin deliveries of its Velis Electro electric-powered training airplane in the U.S. next year after changes to FAA regulations.
Flight Design aims to begin flight tests of its hydrogen-powered Hyfly research airplane in 2023.
The electric version of Diamond's DA40 training airplane will be powered by Safran's EngineUs motor with an integrated motor controller.
Aircraft Servicing Guernsey has received line maintenance approval of Williams International's FJ33 engine.
Reaction Engines is incorporating modifications to its facility in Colorado for the next phase of high-Mach/temperature propulsion technology tests.
Williams International designated Jet Maintenance International as an authorized service center for the FJ44 engine series used on light Cessna Citations.