2+ hour, 15+ min ago  (299+ words) Duncan Aviation now has capabilities to disassemble, overhaul and assemble Pratt & Whitney Canada PW300 engines such as this one. Duncan Aviation invested about $89 million in its new engine overhaul center for Pratt & Whitney Canada engines that nearly doubles its engine footprint…...

3+ hour, 51+ min ago  (115+ words) Aviation Week Safran Launches Full-Scale Hybrid-Electric Engine Demonstration Safran begins testing hybrid-electric engine demonstrator. Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries....

5+ hour, 7+ min ago  (452+ words) Series hybrid generator combines the RED A03 aeroengine with Helix’s SPX177 electric motor (lower left). German aeroengine maker RED Aircraft has partnered with UK motor developer Helix to develop a hybrid-electric generator as a range extender for electric aircraft and auxiliary power…...

5+ hour, 32+ min ago  (264+ words) CFM earned FAA approval for its Leap 1B upgrade package, GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp confirmed July 16, clearing the way for installations of the new parts during shop visits and on new-production engines in the coming months. “We have certification for…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (366+ words) US startup JSX operates ATR 42s. Turboprop manufacturer ATR is tapping into smartphone GPS data to better understand how people travel, using the insights to identify underserved air transport markets and support network planning. “We are purchasing an enormous amount of…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (101+ words) Aviation Week Boeing, Rolls-Royce Set For 787 Next-Gen Engine Inlet Flight Tests Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs. Boeing, Rolls-Royce Set For 787 Next-Gen Engine Inlet Flight Tests is published…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (237+ words) Pratt & Whitney, jumpstarting its artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled engine inspection capabilities, has acquired Aiir Innovations and begun integrating the Dutch company’s software into its shop workflows, the engine-maker announced July 15. Aiir’s software analyzes borescope video and flags possible issues, applying…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (130+ words) Aviation Week UK Seeking Low-Cost, Single-Use Engines for Munitions The UK Royal Navy tests a Nyan one-way effector July 3 onboard the experimental ship Patrick Blackett. Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (121+ words) Aviation Week GKN And Nottingham Ally To Advance Cryogenic Electric Propulsion Cryogenic electric technologies developed under UK's H2GEAR program will be advanced in alliance with Nottingham University. Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (123+ words) Aviation Week MagniX Looks Beyond Aerospace For Electric Technology Applications MagniX is targeting data centers and energy storage as markets for its aerospace electric powertrain technology. Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the…...