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Pratt & Whitney Canada hybrid-electric update
It has been some time since we last heard from Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) about their hybrid-electric powertrain. Today, the OEM announced the development of a bi-directional mobile charging unit (MCU) capable of charging high-power batteries at up to…
Pratt & Whitney Canada wins 200th type certification
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) announced that Transport Canada Civil Aviation type certified its PW127XT -L regional turboprop engine. This certification marks a significant milestone for the company as this is its 200th type certification since the introduction of the…
The many challenges facing regional airlines
The regional airline business is tough the world over. It faces scale-driven challenges – smaller planes, shorter routes, and higher costs. But it also operates in a space about seeing a sea change in technology—the worst of times, and yet…
Where is the industry on Turboprops? Part 1
It seems that we are always on the cusp of the time for turboprops. The technology is mature and well-understood. Yet we don’t see the level of demand for these aircraft one might expect. After all, they are more fuel…
US Airline Pilots are on the wrong side of history
US Airline Pilots are on the wrong side of history