HONEYWELL'S AS900 COMPLETES BIRD STRIKE TESTS

Honeywell's new AS900 turbofan successfully completed bird ingestion tests, another milestone in the march toward certification next quarter. The engine maintained power and operational capability as it ingested two 1.5-pound birds to simulate a strike, Honeywell said. "The engine delivered more...

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