The Rolls-Royce composite carbon/titanium (CTi) fan blade for the Advance and UltraFan engines took to the skies for the first time, marking another milestone for the program. A set of the CTi fan blades successfully completed a first flight incorporated…
CFM provided this video of their new engine’s start to the flight test program from October 6, 2014. This is the engine competing with P&W’s GTF. The LEAP will be the exclusive engine for the 737MAX program and is available…
To the beat of traditional Japanese taiko drummers, Mitsubishi rolled in their new MRJ. About 3 1/2 years behind schedule, the aircraft apparently has been noted for high quality workmanship already. Mitsubishi is building 78- and 92-seat versions developed at…
Airbus has received EASA certification for the A350, which is now approved for flight. The first delivery to Qatar Airways is scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year. The A350 program had a much smoother development process than 787…
South Africa’s Denel Aerostructures is a business that traces its aviation experience back 60 years. And yet you may not have heard of the company. Recently at the 2014 Africa Aerospace and Defence event, Denel announced plans to develop a…
The first flight of the A320neo, powered by the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM geared turbofan, took place this morning in Toulouse. The first flight lasted 2 hours and 22 minutes, and was hailed as successful. Airbus currently has firm…