Category SNECMA
Engine Wars update
The two big engine makers in the single aisle market now are more easily compared as more data emerges. Both firms have to file documents with the US FAA. This information provides an insight we have not seen to date.…
UTC offers conversion path to geared fans
From the unique and fascinating world of aviation patents, provided by Aeropatent.com, it appears that UTC (parent of Pratt & Whitney) is offering a path to convert engines to a geared fan configuration. As Aeropatent observes: “We’ve seen a batch…
Aerion and Rolls-Royce?
News out over the weekend suggests that Aerion, builder of the proposed supersonic business jet, is looking at Rolls-Royce for engines. Viewers of our interview with Aerion at the recent NBAA will note that nothing was mentioned about engine selection. …