The US Marine Corps expects to save $10 million in annual maintenance costs by using a device developed by Pratt & Whitney for commercial engine repairs. Blendable borescope technology allows the repair of Boeing/BAE AV-8B engine blades without removing the powerplant. The grinding tool is inserted into the engine through servicing ports.
Source: Flight International
Italy has begun the process of acquiring another batch of 24 Eurofighter Typhoons to replace the oldest examples of the multirole fighter in its fleet.
Russia’s United Engine is to show off a prototype 500kW hybrid powertrain at an industrial exhibition, as it looks to use the architecture to progress to 1.5MW.
Aeroflot Group carrier Rossiya is set to test a new aftersales service system developed to handle the Aviadvigatel PD-14 engine for the Yakovlev MC-21 twinjet.
