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Safran’s new open-fan aircraft engine moves closer to real flight testing by 2029

Franco-American aerospace company CFM—a joint venture between Safran Aircraft Engines and GE Aerospace—has moved to the next phase of development for its open-fan engine technology. The venture ...
Aviation Pros

Swift Fuels Partners with FAA Tech Center (PAFI) for High-Performance Piston Engine Testing Program

Swift Fuels will work with the William J. Hughes Technical Center on engine testing to secure approval from the FAA for the ...
Seeking Alpha

GE Aerospace advances hybrid-electric aviation with megawatt-class engine test

GE Aerospace (GE) on Tuesday said it completed ground testing of a megawatt-class hybrid-electric propulsion system developed under a NASA-funded program, marking a key milestone as the company ...
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GE begins testing hybrid aircraft engine after years of anticipation

Several airlines' ambitions for hybrid-electric aviation may have been dashed this week following the bankruptcy of Dutch manufacturer Maeve Aerospace. But as one company searches for a new path ...
The Aviationist

B-52’s New F130 Engine Complete Altitude and Operability Testing

Rolls-Royce and the U.S. Air Force validated the F130’s ability to meet performance requirements for the B-52 missions, getting closer to flight testing. Engine maker Rolls-Royce announced on Feb. 24, ...
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Compression Testing Vs Leak-Down Testing: What's The Difference?

A hand holding a compression tester that's attached to an engine cylinder. - Aleksandr Kondratov/Getty Images A healthy engine is a precision piece of machinery. When its tolerances are within spec, ...