AVIC’s AG600 first flight
Earlier today (China time) AVIC’s AG600 made its first flight. You can see a short video here. Since it is a holiday period, and you probably have the time (and since you’re here today, you must be an Avgeek!) here…
Category Rolls-Royce
Batteries included
Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens have teamed up for an electric aircraft test. The partnership launches E-Fan X hybrid-electric flight demonstrator. Airbus sent this PR note: “Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens have formed a partnership which aims at developing a near-term flight…
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Rolls-Royce Advance3 progress
Rolls-Royce is developing engine technologies in phases for its next generation of big engines. The start of the process is Advance, where the new core is developed. The Advance3 demonstrator engine is part of this process. The color sections show…
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…