News archive: Engine Structure & Casings | Airframer

20 July

ReleaseRaghu Vamsi Aerospace Group raises $40 million to scale precision manufacturing, mission systems and deep-tech platforms

16 July

ReleaseRolls-Royce partners with Boeing and Lufthansa to test technologies to improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise

4 June

ReleaseCPI Aero announces new long-term supply agreement to manufacture engine air inlet assemblies for Embraer Phenom 100EX

29 April

ReleaseAlbany Engineered Composites receives Pratt & Whitney engine component contract through 2036

5 March

Major airframers lean on CPI experience

CPI Aerostructures has gained repeat orders from two major airframers recently - for engine inlet assemblies on the Phenom 300 and canisters for the F-16 - and picked up pod production for Raytheon.

11 September

The FCMR was the largest flight-critical additive component to secure FAA certification.

GKN invests in additive fabrication for fan case mount ring

Expansion of the Newington facility is intended to create jobs, strengthen the company's US presence and support production of critical Pratt & Whitney GTF engine components.

17 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace accelerates additive fabrication industrialisation for Fan Case Mount Ring

28 April

ReleaseMagellan Aerospace signs amendment to GE Aerospace Revenue Sharing Agreement

6 March

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace to lead engine integration and supply power units and nacelles for JetZero blended wing aircraft

13 November

The first nacelle was delivered in September.

GKN sparks up supply chain to deliver C-27J nacelles to Leonardo

The nacelle’s composite components are produced at GKN Aerospace’s Cowes site and integrated with a variety of parts sourced from the EU, UK, and US, ranging from titanium machining to wiring systems.

15 August

Magellan looks to the long-term with Pratt & Whitney

The contracts renew existing agreements and cover the supply of complex castings used on a number of legacy and new engine programs.

31 July

The Hydrogen Electric 40-seater VTOL aircraft by LYTE Aviation, powered and fueled by H3 Dynamics.

LYTE selects H3 Dynamics for hydrogen propulsion for SkyBus

LYTE Aviation chose H3 Dynamics to equip its systems with the most proven and durable systems, backed by solid industry references such as its recent work on an Airbus A330 APU fuel cell.

22 July

ReleaseITP Aero becomes first aeroengine company to obtain EASA certification for an additive manufactured structural component

8 February

ReleaseBell demonstrates High-Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing (HSVTOL) technology at Holloman Air Force Base

7 July

ReleaseAerospace sector recovery: over $32M invested in Quebec

14 June

ReleaseRolls-Royce rapidly powers sustainable aviation with Ansys and Intel Technologies

10 April

ReleaseUMW Aerospace secures second contract with Rolls-Royce to manufacture rear cases for Trent 1000 and Trent 7000 aircraft engines

9 March

Bell's HSVTOL technology may serve a variety of complex missions in the future battlespace.

Pratt & Whitney plans power for high-speed VTOLs

Future HSVTOLs will have the capability to use runways with conventional jet takeoff when runways are intact and independence with short field takeoff and vertical takeoff when runways are compromised.

2 March

R&D will play an important role in privately-owned ITP's future growth.

ITP sets out ambitions for future growth

ITP Aero has recently invested in its plants in Zamudio and Derio, and now plans a research and development centre at the former to be operational by the second half of next year.

16 January

ReleaseH3 Dynamics and Hylium Industries join forces to progress liquid hydrogen-electric flight capabilities

14 December

H3 Dynamics and Australia's Carbonix are to develop Australia's first hydrogen long range VTOL UAS.

Carbonix UAV range potential boosted by hydrogen

H3 believes Australia will be the first to use commercial electric-powered drones that use hydrogen instead of batteries, in order to fly for many hours at a time and reach remote locations.

1 December

H3 Dynamics distributed hydrogen electric nacelles proven on first flight. (Photo: Business Wire).

Distributed hydrogen-electric nacelle concept takes flight

H3 Dynamics' 25kg test aircraft has electric flight range of up to 900km on liquid hydrogen, or 350km with pressurised hydrogen. Its externalised nacelle design also frees up 30 litres of fuselage volume.

21 September

Sierra Nevada provides mission systems for Bell's HSVTOL

SNC already supports Bell with additional mission systems expertise for the development of the Bell 360 Invictus for the U.S. Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) competition.

25 August

An inlet for the C919 nacelle system is inspected at Middle River Aerostructure Systems’ production facility prior to shipment.

COMAC reports C919 flight testing is complete

Seven C919s have been built and flown to date, with test flights at four locations across China. In May, COMAC achieved the first flight of the initial production jetliner which will be delivered to an airline customer.

21 July

ReleaseNew contracts signed between Airbus and Turkish Aerospace

22 June

Safran makes Gulfstream G700/G800 business aircraft nacelles. Photo: Gulfstream.

Safran opens expanded nacelle facility in Morocco

Safran Nacelles Morocco has incorporated state-of-the-art equipment such as a large autoclave, ergonomic workstations, machining equipment, and the latest generation of robots and collaborative robots.

30 March

Qarbon Aerospace has completed the first Hexa eVTOL aircraft.

LIFT receives first composite eVTOL from Qarbon

Hexa can fly for up to 15 minutes on a charge with 25% battery remaining for safety margin. Actual flight times are dependent on pilot weight and weather conditions, and will generally range from 8 to 15 minutes.

15 March

ReleaseUniversal Hydrogen and H3 Dynamics announce hydrogen aviation partnership

9 March

The innovative design and manufacturing of shorter and lighter Turbine Rear Structure will contribute to lower carbon emissions.

GKN lightweight structure promises lower turbine emissions

Shorter and lighter structure compared to a traditional TRS using a novel metallic alloy with higher temperature capability, as well as both metal casting and 3D-printed technology provides a significant weight reduction.

22 February

ReleaseAirbus, Safran and Tikehau Ace Capital sign an agreement with Eramet for the joint acquisition of Aubert & Duval

10 February

ReleaseH3 Dynamics completes world's first hydrogen aircraft propulsor nacelle

3 February

ReleaseGE Aviation to partner with Boeing on hybrid electric flight test demonstration program

2 February

ReleaseBell completes successful demonstration for NASA SIO extension in collaboration with Hillwood and Northwest ISD

8 December

Safran Aircraft Engines and Albany International extend their partnership to develop 3D composites for CFM engines to the year 2046.

Safran and Albany International extend composite collaboration

The partners have built three plants in Rochester (New Hampshire), Commercy (France) and Queretaro (Mexico). These are dedicated to 3D composite parts and have produced 130,000 for the LEAP engine.

9 September

Lockheed Martin will begin manufacturing additional F-16 parts at its Johnstown facility in Pennsylvania.

Lockheed Martin is to manufacture more F-16 parts in Johnstown

The expansion of Lockheed Martin's Johnstown, Pennsylvania facility will generate 80 new jobs and the production will include a variety of parts for the F-16.

11 August

ReleaseRolls-Royce successfully completes $600 million revitalisation of Indianapolis campus and technology development

9 August

ReleaseBoeing awards contract to Turkish Aerospace to manufacture Boeing 737 fan cowls

13 July

ReleaseTAI will add 500 million USD to Turkey with its localisation works

30 June

ReleaseQarbon Aerospace becomes member of the American Composites Manufacturing Association (ACMA)

16 June

ReleaseThe 200th production nacelle is delivered by Nexcelle to equip Bombardier's Global 7500 business jet

15 June

ReleaseQarbon Aerospace selected by Boeing to provide complex composite components for the AEW&C program

7 June

ReleaseUSMC completes first AH-1Z flight with Link-16

10 May

ReleaseArlington Capital Partners closes the acquisition of Triumph's composites business, forming Qarbon Aerospace

11 November

ReleaseCTRM wins two Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) awards for 2020

7 October

The maiden fan case for the Rolls-Royce Trent 7000.

Malaysia's UMW celebrates first fan case for Trent 7000

Three years after delivering the first fan case for the Trent 1000, UMW Aerospace is dispatching another milestone unit to the Rolls-Royce factory at the Seletar Aerospace Park in Singapore.

2 July

ReleaseITP Aero designs and manufactures the first IPT casing for the future Rolls-Royce UltraFan

18 June

ReleaseTechnifab Inc. earns spot in Boeing Premier Bidder Program

16 April

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems to power massive Kansas aircraft factory with wind-generated electricity

11 March

ReleaseRolls-Royce launches new electronics manufacturing capability at Purdue University to support U.S. defense engines

13 January

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