Pratt says SMBC Aviation Capital—one of the largest lessors for GTF-powered Airbus A320neo-family aircraft—has exercised options for a further 22 firm orders.
Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Christian Scherer says the OEM is going “far deeper” into the supply chain than in the past to help its suppliers recover.
GE Aerospace and Kratos have announced the joint development of a new scalable engine aimed at missiles, uncrewed aircraft systems and even potential CCA use.
Concerns remain about the impact of Boeing’s acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems on the supplier’s defense business, as the key focus of the OEM’s move remains on fixing issues with the commercial side.
Bombardier has bolstered its MRO presence in Europe by adding a new line station at Farnborough Airport to service its Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets.
Airbus Helicopters has selected a hybrid-electric propulsion system to be developed by Pratt & Whitney Canada and Collins Aerospace for its H145-based PioneerLab technology demonstrator.
Jekta has selected ZeroAvia to develop a hydrogen-electric, fuel-cell-powered version of its PHA-ZE 100 amphibian, originally designed to rely on batteries.
GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES) will begin using SAF at its engine testing operation, naming cargo airline DHL Express as the product's launch customer.
RTX companies Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney have achieved sustained turbogenerator operation in its STEP-Tech demonstrator, marking a key milestone.
RTX’s strategic push toward more sustainable hybrid-electric aviation is accelerating with key advances in motor, motor-generator and control technologies.
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