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The article offers information on the new aeroengine core technology (Newac) project in Europe. It states that the project concentrates on core technologies rather than previous European research efforts that focused on low-pressure (LP) turbines. It is inferred that the initiative is aimed at cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 6 percent and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) by 16 percent relative to 2000-era engines, such as the Rolls-Royce Trent 700.

The article offers views of executives from aviation industry on challenges and opportunities in aircraft maintenance industry of Europe. It offers suggestions on importance of original equipment manufacturers (OEM) for engine repair from Jonas Butautis, chief executive officer (CEO) at MRO company Magnetic MRO AS, and Mirjana T. Ceh, deputy CEO at Adria Airways Tehnika. It states that reliability on OEM services will lead to a decrease the number and increase in price of MROs.

The article reports on the advanced aircraft production methods in Europe enabling various defense forces in the continent to have 30,000 war planes. Germany is known to have 7,000 aircraft and produces 10,000 every year while Russia has claimed that it has the largest air force in the world. It mentions the development in Germany on expanding their use of diesel motors with the Junkers bomber plant producing 300-400 diesel engines every month. It notes that the U.S. is behind Europe in aircraft production.

The article reports on the orders of British government to place orders of almost 170,000,000 a month in the U.S. ammunitions after the outbreak of war in Europe. The British Purchasing Commission in New York emphasizes the cabled demands for more airplane engines, additional bombing planes and thousands of shells and medical supplies. However, it explains that there is problem in the business negotiation when Great Britain insists their own designs and specifications.

A directory for aircraft maintenance service companies in various areas including Africa, Asia, and Europe is presented.

The article focuses on the core concepts of the new aeroengine core technology (Newac) project in Europe. In an intercooled engine, air exiting the low-pressure (LP) compressor is cooled before entering the high-pressure (HP) compressor using bypass air scooped into a set of heat exchangers nested around the engine core. The intercooled recuperative engine uses heat exchanger modules in the main exhaust to extract thermal energy and transfer it back into the combustion chamber.

The article reports on the move of European engine manufacturers to embrace a set of new technologies to achieve the next leap in noise reduction for commercial aircraft powerplants. According to Michael Laroche, head of Safran's aerospace technology division, propulsion makers have brought aircraft noise to a point where other sources, such as extended landing gears, may be more of a noise generator than powerplants.

The article reports that aircraft engine technology efforts in the next couple of years will be instrumental in determining whether Europe will be able to meet stringent performance targets established for future generations of powerplants. The European Union's Advisory Council for Aeronautics Research in Europe (Acare) set environmental targets that new aircraft are supposed to meet by 2020. When it comes to emissions reduction and improved fuel burn, trend lines suggest the Acare goals may be attainable. To address noise targets, the focus is shifting more and more to elements deeper in the engine than merely the fan, although technologies such as optimized, swept, wide-chord fan blades have made a big difference.

Reports on developments related to aircraft engine industry in Europe as of October 11, 1999. Great Britain-based Diesel Air's introduction of its Dair 100 engine; France-based Societe de Motorisations Aeronautiques' introduction of its Morane Renault MR200 engine; Features of the engines.

The article discusses testing being conducted by the corporation Honeywell to assess the effects of volcanic fly ash on airplane engines. The testing follows a call by the European and U.S. governments to investigate the effects of ash emissions from the Mount Eyjafjallajokull eruption on airplanes.

The article reports that the delay in the delivery of the first flight-test TP400 engine are starting to reverberate throughout the European A400M airlifter program. The Europrop TP400-D6 had originally been due in November 2006 at Marshall Aerospace, with flight testing to begin in early 2007. Ten months later, Marshall has yet to receive the flight-test engine. A government program official indicates that at least five A400Ms will not be completed on time.

This article informs that the first run of the European A400M aircraft's Europrop International TP400-D6 engine is now scheduled for the end of this month, eight weeks later than planned. Key A400M subsystem selections, some considerably delayed, are also being lined up. Airbus Military has finally selected its provider of missile warning equipment, too, a decision that comes more than a year later than anticipated. Moreover, the team has altered its technical approach. At one point, the A400M was to be fitted with an off-the-shelf system; instead, managers have opted for a developmental item.

The consolidation of Europe's aero-engine industry, although delayed by recent unilateral moves, could possibly be underway by the end of the decade, according to Italian executives. In the last few months, two European engine manufacturers have changed ownership and were acquired by U.S. private-equity investors. Various rounds of consolidation and mergers are taking place in Europe due to decreasing revenues expected by companies.

Europe's aero engine industry remains excessively fragmented and should be consolidated to boost efficiency and competitiveness, according to Avio executives. Avio is Fiat Avio's new name. Although the Italian engine maker's peers agree on the need to pursue cross-border mergers, no progress has been achieved. The French Snecma group desperately tried to convince Fiat Avio and MTU Aero Engines to create a stronger continental European player in parallel with Rolls-Royce in Great Britain.

Notes that Eurofighter nations were set to sign a production contract with fixed prices for twin-engine aircraft and Eurojet EJ200 engines. Value of the contract; Number of aircraft each country will receive; Delivery schedules; Some elements that might not be available at the outset.

Discusses the competition over who will supply the engine for the European Future Large Aircraft military transport; BMW Rolls-Royce of Germany and their 10,000-shp. BR700-TP turboshaft engine; The M138 from France's Snecma, Motoren- und Turbinen-Union in Germany and FiatAvio in Italy.

Reports that the third Eurofighter 2000 prototype and first one with Eurojet EJ200 engines flew for the first time on June 4, 1995 from Alenia's Flight Test Center at Caselle, Italy.

Presents news briefs on the aircraft industry as of July 2005. Award given to John Romain, managing director of Duxford, England-based Aircraft Restoration Co.; Opening of the new aerospace wing of Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin in Germany; Damage brought by engine problems on the Miles Messenger G-AJOE aircraft.

The article explores a currently in progress analysis in the U.S. and Europe that will determine if large flocking birds with over 1.13 kilograms weight are a growing threat to narrowbody aircraft and must be included in the engine certification criteria. It cites the US Airways Flight 1549 accident in the Hudson river. The European Aviation Safety Agency's compiled data shows that a full 45% of all reported birdstrike accidents worldwide from 1999 to 2008 are accounted to large flocking birds.

The article reports on the business and operations of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company Lufthansa Technik. Lufthansa expects times to get tougher in the European MRO market, as Eastern European new entrants offer more cheap capacity and its internal customers are asking for revised products and more flexible pricing. The unit achieved an operating profit of 256 million Euro and thus was by far the single largest contributor to the Lufthansa group wide 577 million Euro operating profit.

Discusses the efforts made by European and U.S. researchers to develop environmentally friendly aircraft engines. Task of the Ultra Efficient Engine Technology program of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Aims of the European Commission's Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Aircraft Engine; Details of the Affordable Near Term Low Emissions rig testing in Europe.

Deals with the implications of the boost to U.S. defense spending for the global aircraft market. Aircraft companies benefiting from the boost in U.S. defense spending; Impact of the rise in aircraft usage for engines; Joint ventures in the European market which succeeded.

The article offers information on the asset back securization (ABS) offering worth 390 million dollars through the Willis Engine Securization Trust II in Europe. It states that ABS exists in senior secured notes and proceeds will be used to fund the acquisition of 79 aircraft engines from Willis Lease Finance Corp. (WLFC) and to repay the notes that Willis Engine. Moreover, it mentions that Goldman Sachs and Credit Agricole-CIB are the book runners of the notes.

The article reports on the approval earned by Premiere Aircraft from the European Aviation Safety Agency for the upgrade of its Falcon 50 powerplant, which involves the conversion of Honeywell TFE731-3 engines of business jet to TFE731-4-1C.

The article offers news briefs related to aerospace industry in Europe 2010. The British government setting up a no-fly-list and another list for persons who will face additional security measures at airports. Surrey Satellite Technologies Ltd. (SSTL) has divided into two separate business units to facilitate management of its growing satellite operation. The Polish finance ministry has said that three entities have showed interest in buying a major stake in LOT Polish Airlines.

The article focuses on the current stance on the production configuration agreement of the 112 Tranche 3A aircraft in Europe. Accordingly, the said agreement is worth 9 billion euros and the said contract was signed on July 31, 2009. In addition, the agreement will also cover the EJ200 turbofan engines installed on the 241 Eurojet.

The article reports that by 2020, an ultra-high airplane engine with bypass ratio of 14 will be launched in Europe. The target is set by the Advisory Council for Aeronautical Research in Europe (ACARE). The engine will lead to reduction of 50% in perceived noise, 80% in nitrogen oxides output and 50% in carbon dioxide emissions. The ratio is the difference between the fan drawn air going into and around the engine core.

The article reports that the company Rolls-Royce Capital has mandated three European banks to finance a pool of engines for Omega Leasing, a joint venture between Rolls-Royce and GATX Corp. The deal for 14 Trent engines was financed as a term-loan for $184 million with the three banks co-underwritting the full amount. It informs that the transaction is scheduled to close on April 16, 2009.

The article features Aircelle Co. technocrat executive Jean-Pierre Cojan who represents the Europe's interest in nacelle manufacturing. Aircelle produces engines of airbuses, business jets, regional jets, and other jet engines and has an estimated revenue of $1.5 billion. The development of the next-generation narrowbody airbus is the company's goal.

The article reports that aircraft engine makers Turbomeca of France and ITP of Spain play a key role on two-European-designed turbo shafts that power the Eurocopter Tiger, AgustaWestland EH101 and NH Industries NH90. ITP joined the MTU Turbomeca Rolls-Royce MTR390 engine programme. Turbomeca will be producing 342 NTR390-2C for the 160 Tigers being procured by France and Germany. Meanwhile, Turbomeca Australasia' Sydney facility are assembling the same engine for Australia's Tigers.

The article reports on the plan of Piaggio Aero Industries to increase the production of its P180 Avanti aircraft by 2009. From 19 aircraft a year, the company intends to increase it by 40. Some of the aircraft's components will be made eastern Europe, particularly in Romania. Meanwhile, its engine component manufacture will be moved to Albenga in Italy.

The article focuses on the decision of the European Court of First Instance regarding the appeal of GE and Honeywell against the July 2001 decision of the European Commission (EC). The Court rejected almost all the reasons the competition of the EC commissioner used to justify blocking the deal. A merged GE/Honeywell would have had a dominant market position in engines for large regional jets and business jets as well as small marine gas turbines.

Reveals that the European Aviation Safety Agency has approved the Honeywell TFE-731-20BR engine upgrade for the Learjet 45XR business jet, paving the way for deliveries of the superlight aircraft in Europe. Reason behind the creation of the 45XR business jet; Availability of a 45XR retrofit; Number of 45XR that have been delivered.

Reports on the preparations by Rolls-Royce for the test programs on the Trent 900 for the Airbus A380 following the European Aviation Safety Agency certification in October 2004. Overview of the test programs; Expected starting date of the Airbus A380 operations.

Reports on the European Aviation Safety Agency certification received by Eurocopter for its EC225 medium-twin helicopter. Features of the EC225 helicopter; Type of engine mounted in the EC225 helicopter; Terms of the certification.

Reports on the plan of Thielert Aircraft Engines to announce additional applications for its Centurion 4.0 turbo diesel aircraft engine by the end of 2004. Aim of the company to get a certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency; Remarks from chief executive Frank Thielert on the distribution of the engine; Information on the Centurion 4.0.

Reports that the approval for the operations of single-engined aircraft in Europe has been delayed until February 2005. Reason for the delay in the approval of single-engined flights in Europe; Move of the European Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) to hold consultations on a revised proposal that could lead to the approval of single-engined flights in the continent; Details of the proposal.

Reports on the possibility that aeroengine manufacturer MTU will be merged with European manufacturer Kohlberg Kravis & Roberts (KKR) under the guidance of the U.S. equity house as of December 2003. Cost of the sale; Sources of profits made by KKR; Commitment of MTU to conducting consolidation activities in the European aeroengine industry.

Reports that Europe is planning to allow single-engine instrument flight rules if Joint Aviation Authorities notice of proposed amendment is approved as drafted in 2002. Implications of the rule; Discussion on the notice of proposed amendment; Requirements given to the approved single-engine types.

Reports on Eurojet's receipt of a flight clearance for the production version of the engine for the Eurofighter 2000 plane.