GTF Passes 100 Hours of Testing
The Pratt & Whitney PW1524G Pure Power engine for the Bombardier CSeries has reached the 100 hour point in testing, and noise is the next issue on the test agenda. So far, so good for the first of the next…
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Comparing the NEO Engines
The LEAP-X from CFM International, a GE/Snecma (Safran Group) joint venture and the Pratt and Whitney PW1000G Geared Turbofan will be offered on the A320 family as the NEO – New Engine Options. Views: 319
The unpredictable Al-Baker
What is Qatar’s CEO, Akbar Al-Baker, up to? The unpredictable Al-Baker, who has achieved the nickname U-Turn Al for his ability to pivot 180 degrees at a moment’s notice, seems to like the limelight in the press with his bombastic…
Will there be a shortage of Trent 900 Engines?
After the recent incident involving QF32 and the subsequent inspections of the Intermediate Pressure Turbine (IPT) section of engines for oil leaks, airlines have begun to replace Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines on Airbus A380 aircraft. Putting together the numerous reports…
Rolls Trent Difficulties Continue
At 1145 this morning a Qantas A380 leaving Singapore experienced a significant engine failure, requiring an emergency landing. Early reports indicated a loud bang in the engine, the rear portion of the nacelle being ripped off, and debris found over…
Why the GTF will be a Winner for Pratt & Whitney: Economics
The PurePower P1000G engine, often referred to as the GTF or Geared TurboFan, from Pratt & Whitney (a division of United Technologies) will have significant economic benefits over existing aircraft engines as well as its new technology competition from CFM…