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Pratt & Whitney - FAA Approval for CFM56-3 Engine

Pratt & Whitney received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for the Global Material Solutions CFM56-3 engine fan and booster Supplemental Type Certificate.

23 March 2008: Pratt & Whitney

 

Pratt & Whitney Installs Geared Turbofan(TM) Engine Flight Nacelle System

Pratt & Whitney installed the flight inlet and nacelle system on the Geared Turbofan demonstrator engine in preparation for Phase II ground testing scheduled to begin next month. The nacelle system, provided by Geared Turbofan demonstrator program partner Goodrich, was installed during a fit check before final test sensors are connected and the engine returns to the test stand.

23 March 2008: Pratt & Whitney

 

Shuttle launch aided by solid rocket motor propulsion

Booster separation motors from ATK have made a second flight on the Space Shuttle, providing more thrust than twenty six jumbo jets.

13 March 2008: ATK

 

GKN Aerospace - CAAC certification renewed

GKN Aerospace CAAC certification renewed. Engine support operation will grow to meet demand.

17 February 2008: GKN Aerospace

 

Pratt & Whitney and Turkish Airlines Technic Inc

Pratt & Whitney and Turkish Airlines Technic Inc. (Turkish Technic), a Turkish Airlines company has signed a joint venture agreement to build an aircraft engine overhaul center in Istanbul today. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

11 February 2008: Pratt & Whitney

 

Pratt & Whitney - PW800 Engine Launched

Pratt & Whitney Canada has launched its next-generation 10,000-pound-thrust-class engine family, designated the PW800. The first engine, the PW810, has been selected by Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron company, to power its new Citation Columbus business aircraft. Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a United Technologies company.

11 February 2008: Pratt & Whitney

 

Zwick - Hardness Testing of Turbine Blades

G.E. Aircraft Engine Services Limited, based in Cardiff, South Wales, part of the G. E. Avionics Group, are amongst the world leaders in the overhauling and repair of aeroplane jet engines. Commercial airlines have a critical need for expert engine maintenance that is performed cost effectively.

07 February 2008: Zwick Roell

 
 
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