Snecma is proposing the improved M53-PX3 turbofan for the Dassault Mirage 2000BR competing for Brazil's F-X fighter competition. The engine is digitally controlled and has an improved high-pressure turbine offering 10% increased thrust on the baseline engine or extended durability. Snecma plans to make the improvement retrofittable.
Source: Flight International
Babcock and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will jointly pursue training opportunities in Europe, under the terms of a newly signed memorandum of understanding.
Grob Aircraft and Pilatus have been awarded contracts to supply a combined 42 new turboprop-powered aircraft for use as part of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s future pilot training system.
US regulator the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will take no immediate action to address a smoke-related issue involving the CFM International Leap-1B engines that power the Boeing 737 Max.
