GE’s Passport Engine Begins First Full Engine Test

Certification testing is underway on the first Passport development engine at GE Aviation’s Peebles Testing Operation in Ohio. The engine began ground testing on June 24 and ran for more than three hours, reaching more than 18,000 lbs. of standard day sea-level takeoff thrust. “GE Aviation is delivering on program schedule commitments with the Passport … Dowiedz się więcej

Snecma and Sagem launch SFCO2,a new service to reduce airlines’ operating costs

Safran is calling on the complementary areas of expertise of Snecma and Sagem to offer airlines a new service designed to reduce their operating costs. By joining their areas of expertise, the two Safran companies will help customers enhance the operational efficiency of their aircraft, and therefore reduce fuel consumption and maintenance costs. The new … Dowiedz się więcej

ROLLS-ROYCE WINS $1BN ORDER FROM SCANDINAVIAN AIRLINES SYSTEM

Rolls-Royce has won an order worth $1 billion, at list prices, from Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) for Trent XWB and Trent 700 engines and long term TotalCare® services. The Trent XWBs will power eight Airbus A350-900 aircraft and the Trent 700s will power four A330-300s. Rickard Gustafson, SAS Group President and CEO, said: „Today, we … Dowiedz się więcej

New Airbus fleet will bring SAS into a new long haul future

SAS and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the order of eight new A350-900 XWB and four A330-300 Enhanced. The agreement marks the launch of SAS’ long haul strategy of an extensive fleet renewal plan, options for moreaircraft and a total upgrade of passenger cabins on existing fleet. SAS recently launched a completely … Dowiedz się więcej

SAS initiates long haul fleet renewal plan

SAS and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the order of 12 new aircraft. This marks the launch of SAS’ long haul renewal plan including eight new A350-900 XWB, four new A330-300 Enhanced and a total upgrade of passenger cabins on the A330/340-fleet. „I am very happy with today’s announcement. Whilst continuing to … Dowiedz się więcej

More than $26 Billion in Orders for GE and Its Joint Ventures at 2013 Paris Air Show

GE Aviation and its joint venture companies announced more than $26.5 billion (USD) in orders at this week’s Paris Air Show. Orders include: · AirAsia ordered additional CFM LEAP-1A engines and CFM56-5B engines to power the 100 Airbus A320 aircraft it ordered in a deal announced last December and signed a comprehensive long-term service agreement … Dowiedz się więcej