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2025
16 June

ReleaseATR and RTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada collaborate on propulsion technology to advance next-generation regional turboprops

16 June

ReleaseKratos expands U.S. jet engine production footprint with new advanced manufacturing facility, test cells in Bristow, Oklahoma

12 June Pathlines of dihydrogen flow through an injector, swirled by blades inside the canal.

Turbotech validates hydrogen turbine using Ansys simulations

Backed by BeautHyFuel partners, the company cut prototyping time and preserved structural integrity after 30 hours of hydrogen burn.

5 June

Williams chooses Florida site for $1bn engine production campus

The company has selected the Shoal River Industrial Park for its high-volume turbine plant following a multi-state search begun in 2023.

3 June

ReleaseKratos and GE Aerospace sign teaming agreement, expand small engine portfolio with new propulsion system

3 June

ReleaseGE Aerospace and Kratos expand small engine portfolio

29 May Quarterhorse Mk 1 flight operations underway at Edwards AFB as part of Hermeus’ hypersonic development roadmap.

Quarterhorse Mk 1 takes flight at Edwards as Hermeus pushes hypersonic pace

Hermeus completed testing of its uncrewed prototype in California and has begun integrating data into the forthcoming Quarterhorse Mk 2.

29 May

ReleaseLatimer Aerospace secures patents for Omni Turbine engine to lead hypersonic revolution in aerospace and defense

15 May

ReleaseOrpheus programme hits major milestone

1 May The Colorado site was previously used for hypersonic engine development work.

Boom picks Colorado for Symphony supersonic engine test base

The Adams County facility will support core trials of the Symphony engine, developed in-house for Boom's Overture passenger aircraft.

11 April

ReleaseA350-900 with Trent XWB-84 Enhanced Performance engine receives EASA certification

9 April

ReleasePBS Aerospace celebrates grand opening of U.S. headquarters in Roswell

8 April

ReleaseDLR and Rolls-Royce reduce soot emissions in latest engine generation

3 April The Digital Backbone allows upgrades without involving the primary integrator, cutting time and cost.

GE joins Bell to deliver FLRAA avionics and Digital Backbone

The FLRAA programme has moved into its next phase as the US Army approved Milestone B for engineering and manufacturing development under Bell's lead.

27 March Italy will receive the largest share, €55.6 million, for new engine test cells and upgraded manufacturing capabilities.

GE plans investment in European manufacturing

The €78 million investment across five countries will expand facilities, introduce advanced manufacturing processes and create over 500 aerospace jobs.

20 March

GE commits nearly $1 billion to U.S. manufacturing

Investments will expand production for commercial and military engines, scale advanced materials and strengthen supplier networks across 16 states.

14 March

ReleaseGE Aerospace secures $5 billion U.S. Air Force contract for F110 engines

13 March The Robinson R88 features optional high skids for enhanced ground clearance and utility applications.

Robinson goes large with ten-seat R88 helicopter

The R88, Robinson’s largest helicopter, will feature a 950 shaft horsepower Safran engine and a fully integrated service package.

6 March Catalyst features a 16:1 overall pressure ratio, improving fuel consumption by up to 18%.

Catalyst turboprop passes muster with the FAA

The clean-sheet engine completed over 8,000 test hours and is set to power the Beechcraft Denali with improved efficiency and performance.

6 March The GTF Advantage underwent more than twice the endurance testing of the current GTF model.

GTF Advantage engine secures FAA certification for A320neo

Pratt & Whitney’s latest turbofan delivers more thrust, improved durability and better efficiency while ensuring compatibility with 100% sustainable aviation fuel.

3 March

ReleaseBeehive Industries awarded USAF contract for Collaborative Combat Aircraft Propulsion Study

21 February

ReleaseAirbus A321XLR with Pratt & Whitney engine receives EASA type certification

20 February

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney passes first fully digital detailed design review on Next-Gen Adaptive Propulsion offering

20 February Powertech will enhance EDGE’s UAV and autonomous systems with advanced propulsion solutions.

EDGE launches Powertech for high-performance aero engines

The new company will produce purpose-built engines for civil and defence applications, strengthening EDGE’s aerospace and autonomous systems portfolio.

20 February

GE uses exascale supercomputers for Open Fan engine

Access to Frontier and Aurora supercomputers has enhanced simulations for next-generation jet engine designs and fuel efficiency improvements.

19 February

ReleaseGE Aerospace completes Detailed Design Review of adaptive cycle engine for U.S. Air Force

10 February

ReleaseBoom Supersonic announces Boomless Cruise

5 February

ReleaseGE Aerospace Research joins the MIT Industrial Liaison Program

5 February

ReleaseSafran and the Dalkia - Arverne Group consortium are counting on deep geothermal heat for a low-carbon industry

4 February

ReleasePBS Aerospace establishes North American HQ in metro Atlanta

29 January

ReleaseSikorsky begins Black Hawk ground runs with U.S. Army T901 Improved Turbine Engines

29 January

ReleaseGE Aerospace T901 engine powers Black Hawk for first time in successful ground runs

23 January

ReleaseMitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines and Rolls-Royce celebrate 20 years of collaboration

16 January In this latest phase of testing, the engine used cryogenic liquid hydrogen stored at -250°C to simulate real aircraft operation.

Turbotech, Safran and Air Liquide test hydrogen-fuelled engine

The latest tests integrated the engine with a cryogenic liquid storage system, achieving energy density comparable to conventional fuels while addressing retrofitting and certification challenges.

10 January

ReleaseGE Aerospace investing in new technology development for more efficient flight with assistance from JobsOhio R&D grant

9 January Testing the Pratt & Whitney F100 engine.

Hermeus launches HEAT testing facility for hypersonic engines

The facility aims to reduce testing costs and capacity constraints, while supporting the development of next-generation hypersonic aircraft.

2024
18 December

ReleasePBS Group successfully tested the first jet engines assembled in the USA

16 December

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney GTF engine receives FAA certification to power the A321XLR

13 December

ReleaseRolls-Royce holds successful F130 engine Critical Design Review for the U.S. Air Force B-52J

6 December

ReleaseFAA and EASA certify more durable CFM LEAP HPT hardware

5 December Delphine Borione (French Ambassador to Mexico), Alejandro Cardona Seemann (President of Safran Mexico), Marco del Prete (Minister of the Economy of State of Querétaro), Marcelo Ebrard (Minister of Economy), and Philippe Errera (Safran’s EVP for International Development and Government Relations).

Safran expands engine production in Querétaro

The LEAP engine has been a major commercial success, with over 8,500 units already in operation, accumulating more than 60 million flight hours, and an order backlog exceeding 11,600 units.

2 December

ReleaseHoneywell and Bombardier sign landmark agreement to deliver the next generation of aviation technology; Honeywell updates 2024 outlook

2 December

ReleaseBeehive Industries unveils state-of-the-art facility in Centennial, Colorado

28 November

GE Aerospace demonstrates hybrid electric propulsion for U.S. Army

Under the Applied Research Collaborative Systematic Turboshaft Electrification Project contract, GE conducted research, development, testing and evaluation of a megawatt class electrified powerplant.

19 November

ReleaseGE Aerospace, Boeing and NASA to study performance of installed Open Fan engine design for future of more efficient flight

15 November

ReleaseGE Aerospace and NASA partnering on flight tests to accelerate industry’s understanding of contrails

6 November

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney to demonstrate hydrogen-fueled turboprop technology under Canadian INSAT program

6 November

ReleaseGovernment of Canada invests to accelerate aviation industry’s green transformation

1 October

ReleaseHAL delivers first AL-31FP Aero Engine of Su-30MKI to IAF under new contract

30 September

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney awarded F135 Engine Core Upgrade contract