Category Pratt & Whitney
Two Twin Otters Complete Dramatic South Pole Rescue
A mission to bring a sick worker at the Amudsen-Scott South Pole Station back from Antarctica for medical treatment was successful concluded. That patient, and another patient that while not in as serious condition was also evacuated to mitigate risk,…
How Innovative is the Irkut MS-21?
Many in the west have pooh-poohed Russian aviation, despite the Sukhoi Superjet being a credible competitor, doing well with Mexico’s Interjet and now in service with Dublin-based CityJet. We suggest people do not under-estimate the MS-21, which may turn out…
A Discussion with Pratt & Whitney Canada President John Saabas
On Tuesday we had an opportunity to speak with John Saabas, President of Pratt & Whitney Canada. While our discussion was wide ranging, we focused on four major thrusts for the company — the ground breaking PW800, the forthcoming advanced…
The E2 First Flight – Implications and Outlook
Embraer had the first flight of its E-190 E2 aircraft last week in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil. The fact that the flight was earlier than initially scheduled is a good sign for the program, in that things have gone…
The GTF and start-up issues on the neo – Much Ado About Nothing?
The media coverage of the “start-up” issues with the PW1100G-JM on the A320neo family seems a bit of overkill to neutral observers. Of course, the airlines are pushing for additional compensation and Pratt & Whitney isn’t saying much or fighting…