News archive: Auxiliary Power | Airframer

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.

9 February

ReleasePratt & Whitney Canada and ATR combine efforts to achieve 100% sustainable aviation fuel readiness for PW127-powered ATR aircraft

30 January

ReleaseHoneywell begins using sustainable aviation fuel to test its world-class aircraft auxiliary power units and propulsion engines

5 October

China issues type certification for the COMAC C919

The C919 features an integrated propulsion system, bringing the Nexcelle joint venture-supplied nacelle, thrust reverser and exhaust system together with CFM International's LEAP-1C powerplant.

5 October

The Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine has taken flight on an Airbus A320neo aircraft.

GTF Advantage takes to the air on the A320neo

Engine certification will continue through the first half of 2023, including flights currently under way on the P&W flying test bed in Mirabel, as well as endurance testing to ensure product maturity at entry into service.

19 July

ReleaseGE and BAE Systems collaborate to explore next generation adaptive power systems for Combat Air application

28 April

FLRAA contender features Honeywell's proven generators

Team DEFIANT has selected a derivative of Honeywell's GTCP 36-150 auxiliary power units series, as well as its main engine generator and APU generator. Honeywell was already onboard with the main engine.

2 February

Re-evaluation of the DART program leads to strategic adaption of the aerobatic trainer with change of the turbine manufacturer as a major modification.

Diamond's DART gains PWC turboprop power

The aerobatic trainer powered by the PT6A-25C turboprop engine will be named DART-750 and will, as previously envisaged, come with the state-of-the-art Garmin G3000 avionics suite and optional ejection seats.

19 January

Safran will provide engines and other equipment on H160M and H160 helicopters for the French armed forces and Gendarmerie.

Safran chalks up diverse involvement in the H160M

Designed, built and supported in France, Arrano engines will power the French armed forces' Leopard helicopter. Safran will also supply a range of other systems and components for the program.

21 October

ReleaseHoneywell unveils innovative Micro Power Unit for business jet segment

21 October

ReleasePratt & Whitney launches the first dual-channel integrated electronic propeller and engine control system in the general aviation turboprop market

18 September

ReleaseHoneywell auxiliary power units make aviation history with new production milestones

13 February

ReleaseBoeing and Safran announce new APU joint venture name: Initium Aerospace

7 January

ReleaseSafran is proud to power the Bell Nexus

13 November

ReleaseZunum Aero and Safran Helicopter Engines join forces to deliver electric commercial aircraft with unparalleled efficiency

4 June

ReleaseBoeing, Safran agree to design, build and service auxiliary power units

23 April

ReleaseArriel 2H obtains EASA type certification

7 February

ReleaseEASA grants P&WC's AP2600E APU European Technical Standard Order authorization

20 November

ReleasePIPAA project - Fuel Cells for Aerospace Applications - receives grant of €19.3 million

10 October

ReleaseUpcoming certification of Safran's new APU

19 June

ReleaseSafran obtains the first certification for a 3D-printed gas turbine engine major part

5 May

ReleaseInnovative Honeywell technologies help COMAC's C919 soar on its first flight

21 March

ReleaseHoneywell auxiliary power units now standard on all Airbus A320s

16 November

ReleaseHoneywell engines and electronics to power Cessna's new Citation Longitude

2 November

ReleaseHoneywell supports COMAC's C919 roll-out

23 September

ReleaseInauguration of Microturbo plant in San Diego reinforces Safran's presence in the business jet market

21 September

ReleaseHoneywell powers Embraer Legacy 450 through certification

20 May

ReleaseHoneywell to provide Gulfstream's newest aircraft with latest in-flight connectivity

8 December

ReleasePratt & Whitney Canada to invest over $1 billion in research & development over 4.5 years

14 October

ReleaseNew Honeywell technologies including touchscreens in cockpit help Gulfstream's newest aircraft take flight

12 August

ReleaseHoneywell propels Embraer Legacy 500 into service

18 July

ReleaseBombardier reaches technology demonstration milestone

15 July

ReleaseMicroturbo assumes responsibility for bizjet development APU programs

13 June

ReleaseThe Microturbo e-APU60 is certified by the FAA

7 March

ReleaseRolls-Royce to build new facility in Dahlewitz, Germany, to test components for next generation aero engines

28 October

ReleasePratt & Whitney Canada invests $275 million in cutting-edge technologies and upgrades to its facilities

16 September

ReleaseHoneywell innovation enhances safety and efficiency for Bombardier CSeries aircraft

17 June

ReleaseThe Microturbo (Safran) e-APU60 is certified by EASA

26 March

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseTürkiye's indigenous aviation engine development capabilities are being brought together under a single roof

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

ReleasePBS Velka Bites completed auxiliary power unit with serial number 1500 at the end of 2024

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney completes F135 Engine Core Upgrade preliminary design review

ReleaseGE Aerospace celebrates 10th anniversary of the EPISCenter

ReleaseHoneywell selects Triumph to provide the electronic fuel control unit for next generation auxiliary power unit