Aero Engine News

Pratt & Whitney has today announced that AirAsia has signed a 12-year EngineWise Comprehensive service agreement to cover their order for 150 GTF-powered Airbus A220-300s.

easyJet has announced the successful completion of an industry-first 100 percent hydrogen aviation fuel test in partnership with Rolls-Royce. During the test, a modified Pearl 15 engine ran only on hydrogen at full take-off power at NASA’s Stennis Space Center.

Pratt & Whitney has today announced an investment of over $100 million to expand their U.S. MRO footprint. Maintenance capacity will be increased across Texas, Florida and Arkansas with facility expansions.

Pratt & Whitney Canada has today announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Casablanca, Morocco. The site will produce static and structural machined parts for P&W Canada’s aircraft engines, including the PT6 engine Family. Pratt & Whitney Canada Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Casablanca, Morocco - Courtesy Pratt & Whitney On Tuesday (April 21, 2026), Pratt & Whitney Canada celebrated the official opening of their new manufacturing facility in Nouaceur's

CFM has announced the signing of a new agreement with the International Airlines Group (IAG) for a CFM Premier MRO license covering both LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. Iberia Maintenance Near Madrid will Become LEAP Premier MRO Shop - Courtesy CFM International On Monday (April 20, 2026), CFM International announced the signing of an agreement with the International Airlines Group (IAG) for a CFM Premier MRO license covering both LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines, reinforcing the gl

Safran Aircraft Engines has today announced an upgrade of their forging capabilities at their Gennevilliers site with the acquisition of a 30,000 metric ton hydraulic press to manufacture strategic parts for commercial and military aircraft engines. Safran Aircraft Engines Acquires of a 30,000 Metric ton Hydraulic Press to Manufacture Strategic Parts for Commercial and Military Aircraft Engines - Courtesy Safran On Monday (April 23, 2026), Safran Aircraft Engines announced a

GE Aerospace has announced the deployment of new automated inspection templates for GEnx engines, as part of their ongoing Joint Technology Agreement with Waygate Technologies.

Rolls-Royce has today announced that they have secured €64million in funding from the European Union’s Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking to advance the UltraFan 30 Demonstrator project.

Delta Air Lines has today announced that Delta TechOps has become the first and only North American airline MRO licensed to support CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines.

American Airlines has announced that they have chosen CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power the Airbus A321neo aircraft ordered in March 2024. CFM will continue to provide long-term maintenance for American’s LEAP-1A fleet.

GE Aerospace has today announced that United Airlines has ordered 300 GEnx engines to power their new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The agreement also includes spare engines, and will bring United’s 787 Fleet to over 200 GEnx powered aircraft.

Ryanair has announced a strengthening of their partnership with CFM with the signing of an MoU for long-term services agreement that will cover the carrier’s entire fleet of around 2,000 CFM56 and LEAP engines. CFM International and Ryanair Sign Landmark Engine Services Agreement - Courtesy CFM International On Tuesday (February 10, 2026), CFM International announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ryanair for a long-term material services agreement t

Rolls-Royce has announced an order from Delta Air Lines for 30 Trent XWB-84 EP engines and 32 Trent 7000 engines that will power 15 Airbus A350-900 and 16 Airbus A330neo widebody aircraft respectively. Delta Air Lines Orders 30 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 EP Engines and 30 Trent 7000 Engines - Courtesy Rolls-Royce On Wednesday (January 28, 2025), Rolls-Royce announced that Delta Air Lines has ordered 30 Trent XWB-84 EP engines and 32 Trent 7000 engines that will power 15 Airbus

Rolls-Royce has announced that in partnership with Turkish Technic, they have broken ground on a new state-of-the-art aero engine maintenance center at Istanbul Airport.

CFM International has announced that Pegasus Airlines has signed an agreement for up to 300 LEAP-1B engines to support their future Boeing 737-10 MAX fleet. The agreement also covers spare engines and long-term maintenance services.

Delta Air Lines has announced that Delta TechOps has received their first third-party LEAP-1B engine contract with Korean Air to maintain the engines that power the carrier’s 737 MAX fleet.

Rolls-Royce is celebrating the official opening of BAESL, the first dedicated Trent Engine MRO on the Chinese Mainland.

GE Aerospace has today announced a planned £19 million investment over three years to modernize their MRO facility in Wales.

At a ceremony in Hyderabad, India on Monday (November 26 th ), Safran inaugurated their largest MRO center for the CFM International LEAP engine. Safran Inaugurates the World's Largest CFM International LEAP Engine MRO Facility in Hyderabad, India on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - Courtesy Safran On Wednesday (November 26, 2025), at a ceremony in Hyderabad with the participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, and attended by Ross McInnes, Chairman of Safran’s Boar

Emirates has today announced the signing of a MoU with Rolls-Royce to conduct Trent 900 Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) on their own Airbus A380 fleet from 2027. Emirates Flagship Airbus A380 - Courtesy Emirates On Thursday (November 20, 2025), from day four of the Dubai Airshow 2025, Emirates announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rolls-Royce where the carrier will perform Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) for the Trent 900 engines po

Hybrid Air Vehicles has today announced a new collaboration with ZeroAvia to explore equipping Hybrid Air’s Airlander 10 Airship with ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric ZA600 powertrains.

Pratt & Whitney has announced that type certification for the GTF Advantage engine has been validated by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), paving the way for entry into service in 2026.

AerCap has today announced that they will provide GE Aerospace with lease pool management services for the GE9X engine.

From MRO Asia Pacific in Singapore on Thursday, Pratt & Whitney Canada announced the signing of a 15-year maintenance agreement with Singapore Airlines for 34 APS5000 auxiliary power units (APUs), which support the carrier’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets.