Tag: engine
STORIES Jul 20, 2026 ANELLO Photonics Brings Silicon Photonics to the Skies with Next-Generation GPS-Denied Navigation Whether caused by jamming, spoofing, interference, or complete signal loss, degraded GNSS environments have become a reality for both commercial and defense operators. California-based ANELLO Photonics is addressing this challenge with a fundamentally different approach to inertial navigation. Read More →
NEWS Jul 17, 2026 American Airlines Boeing 737 Returns to Gate at Fresno After Suspected Engine Backfire Cancels Early Morning Dallas Flight An American Airlines flight returned to the gate shortly after pushback after crew reported a suspected engine backfire, forcing cancellation. Read More →
NEWS Jul 15, 2026 Airbus and Pratt & Whitney Signal End to A220 Engine Crisis by Year-End Airbus and Pratt & Whitney say the A220's persistent GTF engine reliability issues will be resolved by the end of 2025, easing pressure on operators. Read More →
NEWS Jul 07, 2026 Airbus and MTU Aero Engines Form Joint Venture to Advance Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Propulsion for Commercial Aviation Airbus and MTU Aero Engines plan a joint venture to develop and commercialize a fully electric hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain for future aircraft. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jul 06, 2026 Why the Boeing 787's Window Dimmer Switches Keep Generating Revenue Long After Delivery The electrochromic dimmer switches on 787 Dreamliner windows wear out from constant passenger use, creating a steady aftermarket revenue stream for Boeing. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jun 16, 2026 Hop-A-Jet Pushes FAA to Strengthen Engine Corrosion Directive on Pratt & Whitney Turbofans A Florida charter operator is urging the FAA to expand its corrosion airworthiness directive covering Pratt & Whitney JT15D engines after a costly inspection finding. Read More →
NEWS Jun 04, 2026 Cirrus Vision Jet Lands Safely After Engine Failure Over Virginia A Cirrus Vision Jet pilot landed safely after an engine failure, with no injuries reported. Here's what happened and what investigators know so far. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jun 04, 2026 Elevate Jet Deploys AI Pricing Engine to Reshape Charter Quoting Elevate Jet rolls out an AI-driven pricing engine for Part 135 charter operations, promising faster quotes and sharper market alignment for operators. Read More →
NEWS Jun 02, 2026 Whisper Aero Breaks Cover on JetFoil: The Ducted Fan That Could Reshape Light Aviation Whisper Aero unveils JetFoil, a quiet integrated ducted fan concept aimed at electric and hybrid aircraft. Here's what enthusiasts need to know. Read More →
NEWS May 05, 2026 A British Airways 787 Worth $355 Million Was Stabbed by Its Own Engineering Steps at Heathrow While Passengers Watched From Buses A British Airways Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner has been grounded at London Heathrow Airport following a ground handling incident that is as costly as it is avoidable, an engineering mishap driven by one of the most fundamental properties of a fully loaded commercial aircraft. Read More →