News archive: Rotors & Propellers

28 January 2021

Airbus's platform-agnostic flying laboratory.

Airbus tasks Flightlab demonstrator with tech research

Airbus intends to test hybrid and electric propulsion technologies with its Flightlab, as well as exploring autonomy, and other technologies aimed at reducing helicopter sound or improving maintenance and safety.

4 December 2020

ReleaseErickson announces final FAA certification of the composite main rotor blades on the S-64F and CH-54B

27 July 2020

ReleaseTop prop program offers Hartzell Odyssey for Cirrus SR22 and SR22T aircraft

10 July 2020

Release4-blade MT-Propeller MTV-14 type certified in Colombia

7 July 2020

ReleaseHartzell's new Pathfinder propeller will be option on CubCrafters' new nosewheel Cub

19 June 2020

ReleaseFive-bladed H145 receives type certification by EASA

11 June 2020

The Pipistrel Velis Electro receives type certification from EASA.

Pipistrel earns first EASA type certificate for electric aeroplane

Customers in seven countries can now expect to be flying Velis Electro light aircraft by the end of 2020, powered by battery and certificated by EASA in a process that took less than three years.

19 May 2020

ReleaseSenior plc announces a contract extension with MTU Aero Engines for the supply of Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan engines airfoils

9 May 2020

ReleasePipistrel milestone announcement: MAHEPA Electric Drive unit completed pre-flight qualification tests

2 March 2020

ReleaseErickson debuts composite main rotor blades

17 February 2020

ReleaseDigital propulsion: propelling air travel to a sustainable destination

28 January 2020

ReleaseKaman K-MAX advances civil and military autonomous flight programs

4 December 2019

ReleaseDowty Propellers is ready for the future of propeller systems with its new production facility, repair operation and headquarters near Gloucester in Brockworth, England

25 November 2019

ReleaseSGL Carbon supplies composite material for rotor blades to Airbus Helicopters as standard

23 September 2019

ReleaseSafran joins team to design new turboprop for European unmanned applications

15 July 2019

ReleaseCubCrafters, Lycoming partner with Hartzell for launch of lightweight pathfinder prop

21 June 2019

ReleaseAirbus Helicopters and the French Ministry for Transport to perform first flight of hybrid light helicopter demonstrator in 2020

17 June 2019

ReleaseNew Columbus forge isothermal press key to supporting Pratt & Whitney's engine production ramp

29 March 2019

ReleaseAerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. acquires 3D Materials Technologies and expands additive manufacturing capabilities

28 March 2019

ReleaseCollins Aerospace breaks ground on new Propeller Center of Excellence in Figeac, France

15 March 2019

ReleaseWorld's first 9 bladed prop started the flight test program

5 March 2019

ReleaseKaman launches new K-MAX composite blade program

14 February 2019

ReleaseEASA TCDS for lightweight MTV-21 propeller series

17 December 2018

ReleaseAirbus and Hungary announce long-term industrial partnership

17 December 2018

ReleaseExtended MTV-9 Type Certification for more power, 4 certified reverse systems and a certified spline flange type additionally

20 November 2018

ReleaseDowty Propellers breaks ground at new Gloucester facility

5 November 2018

Alice, an all-electric aircraft, is designed to take nine passengers up to 650 miles at a cruise speed of 240 knots.

ReleaseHartzell providing customized, optimized props for Eviation's electric commuter

20 September 2018

ReleaseAirbus Corporate Helicopters Displays New ACH135 Helionix at Monaco Yacht Show for the First Time

18 July 2018

Release7-blade MT-Propeller in certification testing

12 March 2018

ReleaseVulcanair selects Hartzell prop for V1.0

22 February 2018

ReleaseDowty Propellers re-establishes its composite blade production for the company's civil and military propeller systems

20 December 2017

ReleaseMahindra selects Hartzell Prop for Airvan 10

20 December 2017

ReleaseDowty Propellers signs contract for propeller system on China's MA700 aircraft

13 December 2017

ReleaseAirbus Helicopters continues industrial transformation with Paris-Le Bourget blades site

9 November 2017

ReleaseBell V-280 Valor prototype completes 75 degree conversion

24 October 2017

ReleaseNASA taps Aurora for electric airliner design

14 July 2017

ReleaseDowty Propellers to build a new UK headquarters & production facility and invest in technology development

25 April 2017

ReleaseCarter Aviation partners with Mooney International for Uber Elevate air taxi concept

30 January 2017

ReleaseHartzell props designated for Indian Air Force basic trainer

10 January 2017

ReleaseFirst 7-bladed composite full feathering reversing propeller on a general aviation aircraft design flight tested

20 December 2016

ReleaseAntonov's AN-132D transport aircraft makes its debut with propeller systems from Dowty Propellers

27 July 2016

ReleaseNASA tests Pipistrel electric propulsion systems in scope of their electric X-plane program

25 July 2016

ReleaseCubCrafters selects Hartzell Trailblazer prop for flagship XCub

18 July 2016

ReleaseNew Hartzell 5-Blade prop boosts speed, climb rates for Turbine Evolution

13 July 2016

ReleaseUTC Aerospace Systems celebrates historic milestone with production of its 2,200th A400M propeller blade