Another setback for Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan operators. The engine maker says that “a significant portion of the PW1100G-JM engine fleet” on Airbus A320neo family aircraft will need accelerated wing removal and inspection within nine to twelve months. The reason…
The Paris Airshow has not just seen deals for aircraft, but also for engine makers. Pratt & Whitney, CFM, General Electric, and Rolls-Royce all announced engine orders and service agreements during the week. A recap. General Electric GE Aerospace announced…
GE Aerospace and partner Safran have been successful in replicating the circumstances that have affected the durability of the CFM LEAP engines, including high-pressure turbine (HPT) blades and fuel nozzles. Specifically, the effects of sand dusting on the engine are now…
Two years after announcing the CFM RISE open rotor technology demonstrator program, GE Aerospace and Safran have made significant progress with the design and are fully engaged in component testing. And the initial results look fascinating, the engine makers said today during a…
46 Percent of aviation decision-makers think that the industry will meet the net zero targets for 2050. Another 32 percent say it won’t and 22 percent are unsure. That is the outcome of a pre-Paris Airshow survey from Ipsos that was…
UPDATE April 26 – Engine makers Pratt & Whitney and GE Aerospace are seeing progress made within the supply chain, with parts production and inventory improving in the first quarter. But overall, the supply chain remains challenging from the performance and…