The Pratt & Whitney and Gencorp Aerojet joint venture, established to support NASA's Space Launch Initiative, has completed testing on the first of three subscale preburners, the fabrication of a 40% milled channel-wall nozzle and prototype engine design reviews for the project. The partners are developing the Co-optimised Booster for Reusable Applications (COBRA) and expander cycle hydrogen-fuelled engines.
Source: Flight International
Turkish Airlines has struck a compensation agreement covering engine availability issues impacting the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofans powering its Airbus A320neo-family aircraft.
French investigators have disclosed that a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter crew resorted to aerodynamic manoeuvring and ground effect to land the aircraft after its engines failed to respond to power commands during approach. The aircraft – operated by New Caledonian carrier Aircalin – had been carrying out a visual ...
American Airlines has placed a conditional order for up to 100 units of ZeroAvia’s ZA2000RJ hydrogen fuel cell powertrain, while also deepening its investment in the advanced propulsion developer through participation in the company’s Series C fundraising round.
