Category Engines
A320neo Flight Test – June Update
Airbus’ A320neo flight test program remains a source of interest. Tracking the program we note that the P&W powered airplane is not flying, but has resumed ground testing. Airbus tells us “it will fly in the coming weeks” and is…
Premium #176 – Our Assessment and Thoughts: The PAS in Review
PAS Tuesday
No pictures today as we were busy with presentations and meetings. Views: 72
PAS Monday
We caught a few presentations on video. Bombardier’s C Series numbers from Rob Dewer. The team was all smiles when they could tell the world that they have beaten their brochure numbers. Asking around we could find nobody who could…
Liebherr and Rolls-Royce Create JV to Build Gearbox for UltraFan
Rolls-Royce announced a partnership with Liebherr-Aerospace to build the gearbox for the forthcoming UltraFan engine. The 50-50 joint venture will be located in Friedrichshafen, Bavaria where Liebherr-Aerospace has a major facility. The UltraFan is a new geared turbofan design from…