Company is exploring ‘megawatt-class' propulsion systems under a contract with NASA.

The ground testing took place at Peebles Test Operation in Ohio, where the electric powertrain was able to generate power for the battery and propeller successfully.

BERLIN–Airbus is experimenting with aerodynamic adaptations that could transform the performance of its conventional helicopters.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has worked with Rolls-Royce on hydrogen aviation research in the United Kingdom, ...

Sikorsky has said it’s working on negotiations for the next multi-year Black Hawk contract, eyeing an award from the Army around December 2026, while also continuing to test the helicopter with the ...

A lead Army official said testing to date of the GE Aerospace-built T901 engine on a Black Hawk helicopter has been “very successful,” while the engine program’s future is still to be determined. Brig ...

GE Aviation began testing a next generation helicopter engine for the U.S. Army, calling it the most “technologically advanced” in the world, according to a company spokesman. GE Aviation ...

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, ...

MARSEILLE, France—Airbus has described 2026 as a “year of testing” for the latest addition to its portfolio, the H140 twin-engine light helicopter. Two aircraft are currently supporting flight testing ...

Safran Aircraft Engines is ramping up system-level testing for a future open-fan engine as it builds towards full-scale ground tests next year of the front module – including the 4m (13ft)-diameter ...