Engines – Page 165
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NewsBoeing seeks common avionics suite for 777X, consultant says
Boeing has decided to transfer major elements of the 787's Honeywell cockpit systems to the new 777X, perhaps preserving the common cockpit rating achieved...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: CFM aims for smooth Leap into service
Design freeze of the CFM Leap-1B for the Boeing 737 Max means that all three versions of the single-aisle powerplant have formally entered the assembly stage. CFM's...
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Embraer to consider stretched E-Jets and turboprops
Embraer will consider a stretched version of its second generation E-Jet and a possible turboprop, after the update to its current E-Jet family is in the...
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Mitsubishi reiterates Q4 first flight for MRJ
Mitsubishi Aircraft has reiterated its expectations that the first flight of the MRJ regional jet will occur during the fourth quarter, despite outside concerns...
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Finnair sells engine MRO shop to GA Telesis
US aftermarket support firm GA Telesis has taken over Finnair's engine overhaul shop in Helsinki. The Nordic carrier decided in April 2012 to close...
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IN FOCUS: Canadian researchers target certification of brassica carinata-based jet fuel
A push to certify a new oilseed fuel that does not need to be blended with kerosene may change the future for renewables
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Avio sells off PW100 support business to ITP
Propulsion component and services supplier Avio has already started offloading some work it performs for competing engine makers as regulators continue to...
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Nepal Airlines signs MoU for two A320s
Nepal Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to order two Sharklet-equipped Airbus A320s. Engine selection, which will either be the...
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NewsBritish Airways 787 emerges with blue nacelles
British Airways' first Boeing 787-8 has emerged from the airframer's paint facility with its engine nacelles painted in the carrier's traditional blue scheme. The...
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NewsEmbraer maintenance costs cut into JetBlue's profits
JetBlue Airways attributes the decline in its first quarter earnings to weakened travel demand, caused by the lingering effects of Hurricane Sandy and unplanned...
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CFM begins assembly of first Leap engine
CFM International on 22 April started building the first parts for the common Leap-1A and -1C engines selected to power the Airbus A320neo and Comac C919...
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NewsIAG to order 18 A350s for BA
International Airlines Group has signed an memorandum of understanding to order 18 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft and take an additional 18 options on the type...
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PowerJet delivers 60th SaM146 engine
The Franco-Russian joint venture between Snecma and NPO Saturn has reported reaching a milestone in the production of PowerJet SaM146 engines. On 18...
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MROAM: Finding skilled workers a persistent challenge, MROs say
Finding skilled workers to staff maintenance, repair and overhaul organisations throughout the world is a continuing problem, say panelists discussing MRO...
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MROAM: P&W sees no immediate threat from PMA parts on next generation engines
Pratt & Whitney does not see an immediate threat from parts manufacturer approval (PMA) parts emerging for its next generation product family of engines,...
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MROAM: UTC Aerospace Systems to provide nacelle maintenance for Avianca Brazil
Avianca Brazil has selected UTC Aerospace Systems' Aerostructures business to provide complete nacelle maintenance for its fleet of 12 Airbus A320 family...
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Sabena Technics wins Aruba support deal
Caribbean start-up operator Aruba Airlines has contracted Sabena Technics' Miami-based subsidiary Barfield to provide component support for its Airbus A320s. The...
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NewsPICTURE: First British Airways 787 breaks cover
One of British Airways' first Boeing 787-8s has emerged, part-painted, from the US airframer's facilities, as the carrier prepares to expand its 787 order. The...
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NewsAmerican splits Airbus order equally between A319 and A321
American Airlines will split its order for 130 Airbus A320 family aircraft equally between the A319 and A321, says engine supplier International Aero Engines...
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P&W considers A320neo engine design changes
Pratt & Whitney (P&W) is considering a design change as the first PurePower PW1100G engine for the Airbus A320neo family completes ground testing, company...