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ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada Partner to Advance PW127XT Architecture and Hybrid-Electric EVO Propulsion

ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada have launched a collaboration to evolve the PW127XT engine series architecture and assess hybrid-electric integration for the next-generation ATR EVO regional turboprop, targeting lower fuel burn and reduced maintenance costs.

2025-06-16T05:40:10.485589-07:00

Reuters

GE Aerospace and RTX Brace for 2025 Tariff Impact, Anticipate Cost Increases

2025-04-22T04:32:15.620632-07:00

FlightGlobal

Pratt & Whitney's 3D Printing Innovation Aims to Cut GTF Engine Repair Time by Over 60%

2025-04-08T03:15:51.442890-07:00

Reuters

Pratt & Whitney and IAM Resume Talks, Reach Tentative Deal with 3,000 Machinists

2025-05-23T15:02:35.813835-07:00

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RTX’s Blue Canyon Launches ARCSTONE CubeSat for NASA’s Lunar Calibration of Earth-Observation Sensors RTX’s Blue Canyon Technologies has launched its 66th CubeSat for NASA’s ARCSTONE mission, using a precision-guided microsatellite to measure lunar reflectance. Data gathered will calibrate Earth-observation sensors by reducing instrument biases, with mission operations conducted from Blue Canyon’s Lafayette center.

2025-06-26T18:07:17.406334-07:00

RTX’s Blue Canyon Launches ARCSTONE CubeSat for NASA’s Lunar Calibration of Earth-Observation Sensors

Bloomberg Law

DOJ Moves to Block Safran’s $1.8B Deal for RTX Flight Controls Unit The US Justice Department sued to block Safran’s $1.8 billion acquisition of RTX Corp’s actuation and flight control business, citing antitrust concerns over reduced competition in aerospace supply chains. DOJ officials said they would drop the challenge if Safran divests specified assets to preserve market rivalry.

2025-06-17T09:20:00.823644-07:00

DOJ Moves to Block Safran’s $1.8B Deal for RTX Flight Controls Unit

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Cebu Pacific inks 12-year EngineWise maintenance pact with Pratt & Whitney RTX’s Pratt & Whitney and Cebu Pacific have inked a 12-year EngineWise maintenance services agreement to support the carrier’s growing fleet of 56 GTF-powered aircraft. The pact aligns maintenance costs to engine utilization, covers engines recently ordered, and underpins Cebu Pacific’s network expansion and operational efficiency.

2025-06-17T02:50:29.627472-07:00

Cebu Pacific inks 12-year EngineWise maintenance pact with Pratt & Whitney

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ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada Partner to Advance PW127XT Architecture and Hybrid-Electric EVO Propulsion ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada have launched a collaboration to evolve the PW127XT engine series architecture and assess hybrid-electric integration for the next-generation ATR EVO regional turboprop, targeting lower fuel burn and reduced maintenance costs.

2025-06-16T05:40:10.485589-07:00

ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada Partner to Advance PW127XT Architecture and Hybrid-Electric EVO Propulsion

FlightGlobal

How RTX Turns the F-35 into a Force Multiplier RTX’s integrated sensor, electronic warfare, and data-link systems transform the F-35 Lightning II from a standalone fighter into a networked sensor and weapons node, enhancing situational awareness, interoperability, and lethality across allied air-ground and maritime operations.

2025-06-16T00:09:34.604899-07:00

How RTX Turns the F-35 into a Force Multiplier

Aviation Week

GKN Delivers High-Voltage Wire Harnesses to Collins for Hybrid-Electric PW1100G GTF Testing GKN Aerospace has shipped its high-voltage wire harnesses to RTX’s Collins Aerospace as part of an experimental hybrid-electric program for Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G geared turbofan. The harnesses will support ground and flight testing of electrified aux power and core startup configurations, targeting reduced emissions and fuel burn.

2025-06-15T16:07:16.257484-07:00

GKN Delivers High-Voltage Wire Harnesses to Collins for Hybrid-Electric PW1100G GTF Testing

Aviation Week

RTX Chief Scientist Says Open-Fan Engines Fall Short for Future Narrowbodies RTX Chief Scientist Michael Winter warned that open-fan propulsion, despite its theoretical benefits, would be less efficient than conventional ducted turbofans on next-generation single-aisle jets, challenging decarbonization roadmaps for narrowbody fleets.

2025-06-14T05:11:36.520087-07:00

RTX Chief Scientist Says Open-Fan Engines Fall Short for Future Narrowbodies

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Collins Aerospace Plans Layoffs at Cedar Rapids and Decorah Plants Collins Aerospace will lay off a small number of employees next month at its Cedar Rapids and Decorah, Iowa, facilities as part of its ongoing restructuring. The cuts represent the latest workforce adjustment at the company's US manufacturing operations amid continued industry pressure.

2025-06-13T10:57:17.713911-07:00

Collins Aerospace Plans Layoffs at Cedar Rapids and Decorah Plants