Aircraft manufacturers must step up to make sure that the supply chain of parts at Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) gets stabilized. Unless OEMs invest massively in resources and staffing and adjust their business models, the airline industry continues to be…
RTX stated that Pratt & Whitney (P&W) GTF-powered A320 family aircraft grounded for engine problems would rise from approximately 10% of the fleet in mid-September to 600 to 650 airplanes AOG by early 2Q24. Aviation Week analysis shows The percentage…
The Czech Republic Ministry of Defense announced the start of negotiations on the potential acquisition of the new-generation multi-mission Embraer C-390. The decision to start negotiating towards the possible purchase of the C-390 is based on a market assessment and…
Engine maker Rolls-Royce will launch a new multi-year transformation program to become a simpler and more streamlined company. The transformation will result in the loss of 2.000 to 2.500 roles, it said on October 17. The transformation follows on the strategy…
CFM International is introducing new high-pressure turbine (HPT) blades on two versions of the trusted CFM56 to enhance durability. While the engine already has a solid track record, the OEM has developed HPT blades to improve this even more. The…
This morning, Daher announced the 500th delivery of a TBM900 series turboprop at the 2023 NBAA convention. This milestone underscores the global market demand for the high-speed TBM turboprop family. “The latest TBM program achievement underscores the success of Daher’s…