Rolls-Royce Expands UK Operations With 3D Printing Hub for Military Aircraft Engines
Rolls-Royce has inaugurated a new additive manufacturing line in Bristol to produce key components for next-generation military aircraft engines, supported by UK Ministry of Defence funding.
Pratt & Whitney Launches $100M Upgrade for Engine Manufacturing in Poland
RTX propulsion segment Pratt & Whitney has unveiled a $100-million investment to broaden its production capabilities in Rzeszów, Poland.
GE Aerospace to Open Depot for India’s Tejas Jet Engines
The Indian Air Force has contracted GE Aerospace to establish a staging facility for the F404-IN20 propulsion systems that power the Tejas light combat aircraft.
Pratt & Whitney to Build More F-35 Engines in $3.8B Pentagon Deal
The US Department of Defense has awarded RTX segment Pratt & Whitney a $3.8-billion contract to produce F135 engines for the F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft.
PBS Aerospace Lands Multi-Year Propulsion Deal for US Defense Programs
PBS Aerospace has signed a subcontract agreement worth “several tens of millions of dollars” with drone developer Zone 5 Technologies to support US defense propulsion programs.
GE, Kratos Secure US Air Force Contract for Expendable ‘Loyal Wingman’ Engine
The US Air Force has awarded a joint $12.4-million contract to GE Aerospace and Kratos to design an engine for Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
Saudi Pilatus Fleet Logs 100,000 Flight Hours With Pratt & Whitney Engines
RTX segment Pratt & Whitney Canada has announced that the Royal Saudi Air Force’s Pilatus PC-21 fleet has reached 100,000 flight hours, powered by the company’s PT6A engines.
General Atomics Introduces New Aircraft to Tackle Complex Maritime Ops
General Atomics AeroTec Systems is raising its aviation game with the new Do228 NXT aircraft built for fast-changing maritime and border operations.
S. Korea Ramps Up Homegrown Fighter Engine Initiatives With New Interagency Task Force
South Korea has formed a government-wide task force to push the development of a locally manufactured engine for next-generation fighter aircraft, according to local media.
Chile’s New T-40 Trainer Aircraft Ushers in VR-Driven Pilot Training
T-40 Newén trainer aircraft is Chile’s next-gen training platform built by ENAER, featuring a modern digital glass cockpit, and advanced composite materials in its structure for durability.
GE Aerospace, Poland Ink MoU for F110 MRO Support
GE Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Poland’s Military Aviation Works (WZL-2) to develop a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) program for the F110-GE-129 engine.
South Korea Advances Home-Grown Aircraft Engine Tech With Hanwha-KIMS Center
The Korea Institute of Materials Science and Hanwha have established a joint research center to develop core materials for aircraft engines.
