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UAC completes PD-14 second-stage flight testing for MC-21

Russia’s United Engine Corp. (UAC), a part of state-owned Rostec Corp., has completed the second stage of flight tests for the PD-14 engine that will power the Irkut MC-21.

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May 26, 2017

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UAC completes PD-14 second-stage flight testing for MC-21

Russia’s United Engine Corp. (UAC), a part of state-owned Rostec Corp., has completed the second stage of flight tests for the PD-14 engine that will power the Irkut MC-21....More
May 25, 2017

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Rolls-Royce begins UltraFan gearbox high-power testing

Rolls-Royce has performed the first power runs of the gearbox for its new UltraFan engine at a facility in Germany....More
May 24, 2017

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Newark Airport reopens after United Airlines 757 engine fire

New York Newark Airport has reopened after a United Airlines Boeing 757 had a suspected engine fire while taxiing, leading to minor injuries during the evacuation....More
May 18, 2017

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GE starts 18-month GE9X certification program

GE Aviation has started the 18-month certification program for the GE9X engine that will exclusively power the Boeing 777X....More
May 18, 2017

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GE9X embarks on certification program

GE is promising the GE9X will offer 10% greater fuel efficiency than the GE90-115B and will be the most efficient engine it has produced on a per-pounds-of-thrust basis....More
May 16, 2017

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EasyJet to swap 30 Airbus A320neos for A321neos

UK low-cost carrier (LCC) easyJet has reached an agreement with Airbus to convert 30 of the Airbus A320neos that it has on order to A321neos, with the first delivery scheduled for summer 2018....More
May 15, 2017

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Boeing resumes 737 MAX flying with unaffected engines

Boeing is operating 737 MAX flights using CFM International LEAP-1B engines unaffected by the issue that prompted a May 10 suspension of all MAX flying....More
May 10, 2017

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Boeing suspends 737 MAX flights, cites ‘potential’ CFM LEAP-1B issue

Boeing has suspended 737 MAX flights after being informed by CFM International of a potential issue with the aircraft’s LEAP-1B engine, although Boeing says MAX 8 deliveries will begin this month as planned....More
Apr 26, 2017

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Israel’s Arkia selects CFM LEAP-1A engine for A321neos

Tel Aviv-based Arkia Israeli Airlines has selected CFM International’s advanced LEAP-1A engine to power its four new Airbus A321neos, in an order valued at $112 million at list prices....More
Apr 20, 2017

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Pratt & Whitney begins A320neo engine seal upgrade

Pratt & Whitney is beginning a fleet-wide retrofit of a more durable air seal on PW1100G geared turbofan-powered Airbus A320neos following certification of the improvement package on April 12....More