Category Engines
GE Advancing Well With Ceramic Matrix Composites Testing
Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) are being introduced into aircraft engines because of their ability to resist heat, as well as their ability to resist dust and debris in difficult environments, such as those in the Middle East. Although CMCs have…
Airbus’ new single-piece composite wing box
On January 13 Airbus announced that its teams created the first-ever single-piece composite center wing box. This represents an important evolution of a key structural component and provides support and rigidity for an aircraft’s wings. Views: 93
GE’s additive manufacturing
It is nothing short of eye popping: 855 parts reduced to 12? GE’s ATP is going to be an amazing piece of technology. It certainly will show case the company’s additive manufacturing capabilities. Lower weight and better fuel burn are…
Pratt & Whitney Canada – on how to stay in front
What does one do being the market leader in the agricultural aviation market – how do you stay in front? How do you stay ahead. We spoke with Rob Winchcomb, Business Development Manager Diagnostics/Prognostics, at Pratt & Whitney Canada. Views:…
GE Aviation in agricultural aviation
Norman Baker is President & Managing Executive of GE’s Business & General Aviation Turboprop business. He explains why GE is interested in the market and what their plans are for continuing to roll out new technologies. Views: 24