MC-21 first flight
[UPDATE – company video added] The MC-21’s first flight was expected by month end, and it came quietly. Reports say the first flight was only 30 minutes. This is the fifth of the five Pratt & Whitney-powered new aircraft programs…
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The Aero Engine Market
In a quick review of the market, we can see how the engine market has grown in sympathy with the demand for commercial aircraft. In the first chart, we show the national origin of the engines. The numbers for Canada…
MC-21 taxi tests start
The prototype MC-21-300 left the FAL April 28. It is now thought that the first flight will occur by the end of May. The prototype MC-21 has started its taxi tests. According to Irkut these tests will be conducted at…
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Pratt & Whitney Canada Celebrates 100,000th Engine, But Looks to the Future
Pratt & Whitney Canada has reached another milestone, producing their 100,000th engine. Of those 100,000 engines, more than 60,000 remain in service with 12,300 operators in more than 200 countries. More than 750 million hours have been flown with P&WC…
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