Propulsion

After CFM International celebrated its 50th birthday on Tuesday, this week’s #FlightFriday looks at how important the CFM56 still is to the aviation industry.

A HWB has emerged as one of the most promising potential zero-emission airliner concepts from a NASA study of commercially viable designs.

CFM International CEO Gael Meheust joins the podcast to dive into the remarkable story behind the CFM56: Hear how teams on opposite sides of the Atlantic persevered against the odds to propel the industry into a new age.

Tests of a liquid hydrogen fuel system by MTU Aero Engines validate that a defined mass flow of preconditioned hydrogen can be fed safely into a fuel cell.

European researchers are making progress with efforts to develop their own structurally braced and cantilevered slender wings for airliners.

Embraer has revealed new details about its Energia regional aircraft concept studies.

Aero Engine Centre is looking to capitalize on specific types of CFM Leap engine work following its recent move to a new engine shop.

Factors such as new engine durability issues and extended lead times for engine parts are presenting challenges for MRO giant Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance.

The acquisition is likely to be finalized by the end of this year and motivated by Leap aftermarket growth.

Aviation needs other transport sectors such as road transport to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles and meet SAF targets, Boeing's Jim Hileman says.

Variable-cycle engines are now a “mainstream research direction” in China.

Next-Generation Adaptive Propulsion engine-makers are awaiting a possible redirection over power needs amid the U.S. Air Force's NGAD review.

Founded in 2017, Daytona Beach, Florida-based VerdeGo is already working to certify the 185-kW VH-3.

Helix started life as an automotive combustion engine consultancy business.

The CEO reports progress toward raising €450 million and reaching certification of the ERA 19-seater.

Flight Friday looks at cycles (flights) of some select engines that power narrowbody passenger aircraft in Europe.

Hydrogen-electric propulsion is going to start in the subregional sector. Can it grow into mainstream aviation?

Aviation Week Network projects there will be least 15,450 engines in 2033 from just over 10,080 in 2024.

Questioning of aviation’s net-zero-emissions 2050 target comes as key technologies move toward ground and flight testing.

Many engine lessors have added technical capabilities in a bid to drive maintenance efficiencies and maximize asset values.

Investors remain bullish about the aerospace and defense giant RTX despite ongoing travails with Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan engine.

The maintenance provider had a strong first half of the year against a backdrop of material shortages and skilled labor demands.

Rolls-Royce has begun flight tests of a major upgrade to the Trent 1000 engine powering some Boeing 787s.

The OEM expects similar or better performance for the next two years due to strong aftermarket sales.

Safran CEO Olivier Andries has blamed delays in CFM Leap 1A engine deliveries to Airbus on a drop in output at a high-pressure turbine (HPT) blade supplier.