Engines

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

ZeroAvia's ZA2000 hydrogen-electric propulsion system could power airliners seating up to 80 passengers.
August 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.

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CRJ 1000 first flight
Jul 18, 2022 - 5:51 AM
CF34 Engine Line Surpasses 200 Million Hours
GE's CF34 engine family has logged the third-highest number of flight hours of any turbine engine design.
GE Aviation T901 turboshaft engine
Jul 18, 2022 - 5:50 AM
GE Aviation Forges Ahead with Engine Programs
The XA100 fighter engine and T901 rotary-wing powerplant programs are making strides, while GE’s existing portfolio continues to show strong sales.
Vertical Aerospace's VX4 eVTOL aircraft at the Farnborough air show.
Jul 18, 2022 - 5:34 AM
Vertical Teams with Babcock on EMS, Cargo VX4 eVTOL Variants
Vertical Aerospace is forming a joint working group with Babcock to explore use of the VX4 eVTOL aircraft in EMS, cargo, and military support operations.
Airbus A321XLR aircraft
Jul 18, 2022 - 2:00 AM
CFM To Build 34K-pound thrust-rated Leap for A321XLR
The highest-thrust version of the Leap, physically identical to all other Leap-1A engines, will obtain the thrust bump by means of a data plug change.
Pratt & Whitney GTF
Jul 18, 2022 - 1:05 AM
Pratt Launches Certification Testing for GTF Advantage
Pratt & Whitney unveiled the GTF Advantage engine in December for Airbus's A320neo.
Collins Aerospace's 1-MW electric motor.
Jul 18, 2022 - 1:00 AM
Collins and P&W Unveil Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Systems
Pratt & Whitney is preparing to start ground and flights testing a new 1-MW electric motor from sister company Collins with one of its aircraft engines,
Jul 18, 2022 - 1:00 AM
Rolls-Royce Details Hydrogen Program Progress
Engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is developing hydrogen and hybrid-electric power solutions.
UltraFan turbine engine is in the final build stage, according to Rolls-Royce
Jul 18, 2022 - 1:00 AM
Rolls-Royce in Final Build Phase for UltraFan Demonstrator
The UltraFan engine will perform its first run later this year, powered by 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.
Jul 18, 2022 - 1:00 AM
GKN Aerospace Teams with GE Aviation on CFM RISE
GKN and GE Aviation are developing the open-fan design for the RISE engine demonstrator program.
Honeywell has developed a 1MW turbogenerator for hybrid-electric aircraft.
Jul 16, 2022 - 11:56 AM
Honeywell Nearing First Hybrid-electric Power Application
Honeywell is making big investments in the advanced air mobility sector, developing new propulsion and avionics systems.