The A320neo program continues its development, and we continue to update A320neo flight test hours. As the first aircraft readies for delivery, albeit a few weeks late, it is an appropriate time to see where the program stands as of…
United Technologies issued an 8-K today disclosing it is taking an ~$870m pretax charge in 4Q15. This is because it negotiated the end of a royalty payment agreement between Pratt & Whitney Canada and the Canadian and Québec Governments. P&WC…
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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…
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. …
Turkish Airlines signed a Definitive Agreement for Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G-JM engines to power its order of 92 firm A321neo aircraft, the largest engine order in Turkish Airline’s history. The order was originally announced during the 2015 Paris Air Show…