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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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GE Begins Testing Hybrid Aircraft Engine After Years of Anticipation

GE Aerospace successfully completed the first ground test of its "megawatt-class" hybrid-electric powertrain, developed under NASA's Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) program. This ...