Aeroengines
GE Aviation GE9X engine achieves FAA certification
Ten GE9X engines have been delivered to power Boeing’s four 777X flight test airplanes after completing just under 5,000 hours and 8,000 cycles for certification.
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Nikkiso, Airbus partner for UltraFan demonstrator project
The project aims to provide nacelle components for the engine UltraFan demonstrator. Nikkiso’s role is to reduce manufacturing costs by a new out-of-autoclave curing method.
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Aerojet Rocketdyne to provide ULA Vulcan Centuar launch vehicle's key propulsion
The company will supply its two RL10 rocket engines to power the vehicle’s upper stage, thrusters and composite overwrapped pressure vessels.
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Virgin Galactic completes milestones for Mach 3 aircraft concept
In addition to unveiling the high-speed aircraft design, Virgin Galactic signed an MOU with Rolls-Royce. This follows the company’s completion of its Mission Concept Review and FAA authorization.
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Boom Supersonic, Rolls-Royce collaborate on Overture aircraft engine
The agreement aims to identify a propulsion system complementary to the supersonic aircraft.
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GKN Aerospace Sweden joins feasibility studies for future fighter engine technology
The participation furthers GKN Aerospace’s growth in the defense market and ensures Sweden’s increased air combat capabilities.
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Boom Supersonic to roll out XB-1 demonstrator at virtual event Oct. 7
The supersonic jet, incorporating carbon fiber construction, is slated for first flight in 2021.
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NASA rocket motors arrive at Kennedy Space Center for Artemis program
The rocket motors are the next step toward NASA’s Artemis I space launch in 2021.
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Epic delivers first all-carbon fiber E1000 aircraft
Epic Aircraft delivers a composite, single-engine turboprop aircraft to customers despite recent pandemic-related setbacks.
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Airbus A220 production hangar opens in U.S.
Airbus opens a new A220 final assembly line at its Mobile, Ala., U.S., location and begins assembly of the first A220 for JetBlue.
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