GE Aerospace's hybrid-electric Saab 340B now uses battery power for takeoff
The experimental turboprop has already flown above 30,000 feet and crossed the Atlantic, but its potential fuel savings remain unquantified
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Boeing sends 777-9s to extreme conditions as certification push intensifies
Test aircraft are facing strong crosswinds in Iceland and thin air above 10,000 feet in Bolivia while technical issues still weigh on the long-delayed program
FAA makes GE9X seal fix a requirement for Boeing 777-9 certification
Redesigned component can remain absent during ETOPS testing but must receive regulatory approval before the aircraft is certified
GE Aerospace increases GEnx engine production to support Boeing 787 ramp-up
Engine maker delivered more than 50 turbofans in the third quarter after supply constraints limited Dreamliner production
FAA clears 737 MAX software glitch, removing hurdle for MAX 10 certification
Regulator says pilots retain full control of aircraft; anomaly was first identified by WestJet pilots during a validation flight in 2024
Ryanair expects Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification delay to be ‘a matter of days’
Michael O’Leary says carrier still expects its first 15 aircraft in spring 2027 despite new software issue
Emirates expands engine repair capabilities with GE Aerospace agreement
Partnership covers GE90 and GP7200 engines powering the airline’s Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 fleets
Rolls-Royce wins first 787 engine order in nearly three years
March deal for eight aircraft ended a 34-month drought for Trent-powered Dreamliner sales
Boeing flags new GE9X durability issue as 777-9 certification continues
Manufacturer says new engine finding is not expected to delay first deliveries of the long-delayed widebody, currently targeted for 2027
GE Aerospace completes hybrid electric turbofan ground test for single-aisle aircraft
Demonstration validates power extraction and injection without onboard energy storage, part of the CFM RISE program