In spite of economic sanctions enacted by the West, millions of dollars’ worth of aircraft parts made their way into Russia in 2022. The New York Times reported that $14.4 million US-made parts were smuggled into Russia in 2022 citing customs data, of which about $9 million were Boeing parts….
Breeze Airways has praised the Pratt & Whitney engines that powered the carrier’s newly-launched longest non-stop route. “GTF engine technology for the A220 has been foundational to the growth and success of Breeze over the past two years,” said Breeze founder and chief executive David Neeleman. “We’ve been able to…
Rolls-Royce said on May 18 that it has carried out “historic” first tests of its UltraFan technology demonstrator in Derby in the UK. The “successful” tests were the first of a new engine architecture in 54 years, the manufacturer said, and were conducted using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). “Confirming…
GE Aerospace plans to invest “up to $20 million” when it adds new test cell and equipment at its Electrical Power Integrated Systems Center (EPISCenter) in Dayton. The centre was set up to “meet increased demand for hybrid electric aircraft engine component testing in coming years”, GE’s aviation industry division…
Aventure Aviation has acquired an eighth Boeing 737NG airframe in 2023, which will be dismantled at Jetyard in Marana, Arizona. “The timing of this acquisition is perfect, with airline passenger bookings now exceeding pre-pandemic levels and a supply chain struggling to get parts to customers,” said Ebrahim Zakaria, Aventure Aviation’s vice…
Triumph Group has agreed a multi-year contract with Spain’s ITP Aero for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) support. The tie-up will see Triumph’s product support business in Grand Prairie, Texas work on ITP Aero components, such as propeller gearboxes, hydromechanical units, oil scavenge and fuel boost pumps, anti-icing and overspeed…
Aircraft engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney Canada is to spend $10 million on upgrading its component repair facility in Wichita Falls, Texas. The outlay, which the engine maker said “is expected to create 30 new jobs”, will see it modify the plant’s coatings line using an “innovative application process”. Mechanics…
Rolls-Royce’s financial performance is improving, the company announced on May 11, ahead of its annual general meeting (AGM) taking place the same day. The company said the improvement has been “driven by our transformation programme workstreams and good end market demand for our products and services”, meaning that its likely…
German company MTU Aero Engines has published a report it described as giving “information on its goals, progress and achievements in the six fields of action covered by its sustainability strategy”. “In addition to products, production and maintenance, the six categories include corporate governance, employees, procurement and society,” the company…
CFM International has announced the signing with Ryanar of signed a letter of agreement for the purchase of 150 LEAP-1B engines. The engines are to power the 150 Boeing MAX aircraft the Irish carrier said it would buy from Boeing in a deal announced on May 9. Ryanair could end…
Howmet Aerospace recorded first quarter 2023 (Q1 2023) revenue of $1.6bn, up 21% on Q1 2022. The increase was driven by commercial aerospace, revenue for which climbed 29%, helping the company to a net income of $148 million, or $0.35 per share, a 13% increase. Net income excluding special items…
Werner Aero has taken in a Boeing 737-700 msn 30246 for teardown at Ascent Aviation Services. Components taken from the jet, which was last operated by GOL, will be available after re-certifications, Werner announced. “This acquisition enhances our 737NG inventory and spares support to our customers. Our goal is to…
