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South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Science
- South China Morning Post
Can a superalloy technique fix China's aircraft engine woes, even for sixth-gen fighters?
Chinese researchers working on a new superalloy processing technique say their lab results suggest it could be used to build stronger and longer-lasting aircraft engines , according to state media. Superalloy turbine discs are a core component of aircraft engines and the new technique to cool down the metal alloy faster during manufacturing could significantly improve performance, the official Science and Technology Daily reported on Friday. It said the new technology had the potential to be used in the engines powering the country's new sixth-generation fighter jets 01:09 New Chinese fighter jet seen over Chengdu tacitly confirmed by military New Chinese fighter jet seen over Chengdu tacitly confirmed by military With at least two of these next-gen fighter jets currently under development, there is an urgent need to develop advanced, high-performance aircraft engines – an area where China has lagged behind the West. To do this, the team at Dalian University of Technology in northeast China tackled a key challenge in the manufacturing process: finding a way to rapidly cool the forged turbine discs made of superalloy. These discs are among the heaviest and most technically demanding parts of an aircraft engine. Their quality and durability has long been an obstacle for the industry since this determines the engine's power, efficiency and lifespan. In an aircraft engine, the turbine discs are the base on which turbine blades are mounted. The discs convert the thermal energy generated by fuel combustion into the rotational force needed to propel the aircraft. That means the superalloy the discs are made from must be able to withstand extreme temperatures, high pressure and high rotational speeds.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Reasons FTAI Has Explosive Upside Potential
FTAI Aviation currently trades at $130.25 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a middling return of 0.7%. Does this present a buying opportunity for FTAI? Or is its underperformance reflective of its story and business quality? Find out in our full research report, it's free. With a focus on the CFM56 engine that powers Boeing and Airbus's planes, FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:FTAI) sells, leases, maintains, and repairs aircraft engines. Examining a company's long-term performance can provide clues about its quality. Even a bad business can shine for one or two quarters, but a top-tier one grows for years. Thankfully, FTAI Aviation's 27.1% annualized revenue growth over the last five years was incredible. Its growth surpassed the average industrials company and shows its offerings resonate with customers. Although long-term earnings trends give us the big picture, we like to analyze EPS over a shorter period to see if we are missing a change in the business. FTAI Aviation's EPS grew at an astounding 73.8% compounded annual growth rate over the last two years, higher than its 44.9% annualized revenue growth. This tells us the company became more profitable on a per-share basis as it expanded. Free cash flow isn't a prominently featured metric in company financials and earnings releases, but we think it's telling because it accounts for all operating and capital expenses, making it tough to manipulate. Cash is king. As you can see below, FTAI Aviation's margin expanded over the last five years. FTAI Aviation's free cash flow margin for the trailing 12 months was negative 79.1%, and continued increases could help it achieve long-term cash profitability. These are just a few reasons why we think FTAI Aviation is a great business, but at $130.25 per share (or 22.6× forward P/E), is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it's free. The market surged in 2024 and reached record highs after Donald Trump's presidential victory in November, but questions about new economic policies are adding much uncertainty for 2025. While the crowd speculates what might happen next, we're homing in on the companies that can succeed regardless of the political or macroeconomic environment. Put yourself in the driver's seat and build a durable portfolio by checking out our Top 6 Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025). Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Kadant (+351% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
BBC News
20-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Rolls-Royce secures international deals for 142 aircraft engines
Rolls-Royce has secured multiple contracts to supply more than 140 aircraft Derby-based firm's civil aerospace division will build 90 Trent XWB-97 engines, 40 Trent 7000 engines and 12 Trent XWB-84 engines for companies across Saudia Arabia, Egypt, Taiwan and said the deals followed a £1bn investment to the Trent engine family aimed at improving their durability and at the 2025 International Paris Air Show, Ewen McDonald, chief customer officer for the firm's civil aerospace division said the contracts would help to safeguard jobs in Derby. "The opportunity at the moment in the market is very buoyant", said Mr McDonald."It's always nice to see Rolls-Royce being successful and that we're filling the factory up with these engines for many years to come."It's lots of work for many years and a lot of these orders go out into the 2030s."Mr McDonald added there were still some orders placed at the Paris Air Show that were yet to be announced. The new contracts AviLease, based in Saudi Arabia, placed an order for 20 Trent XWB-97 engines to power 10 Airbus A350F freighter Air, Saudi Arabia's newest national carrier, placed an order of 50 Trent XWB-97 engines that will power 25 Airbus based Starlux Airlines placed an order for 20 Trent XWB-97 engines that will power 10 Airbus A350-1000 widebody has ordered an additional 12 Trent XWB-84 engines that will power six Airbus A350-900s, which takes the airline's total order of Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines to Vietjet Air has placed an order for 40 Trent 7000 engines, that will power 20 Airbus A330neo aircrafts.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wizz Air near deal to order Pratt & Whitney engines for new jets, sources say
LONDON (Reuters) -Wizz Air is edging towards a deal with RTX-owned Pratt & Whitney to purchase engines for 177 of its Airbus jets already on order, according to two industry sources. An announcement could come as early as this week's Paris Airshow, they said, adding it would form part of a settlement with the engine maker over groundings caused by repair times. Wizz Air and Pratt & Whitney parent RTX declined comment. The airline, which operates an all-Airbus fleet, last year said it had two options - its current supplier Pratt & Whitney, whose engines are facing issues worldwide, forcing airlines to ground planes, and competitor CFM, a joint venture between GE Aerospace and France's Safran. Choosing the next engine provider would depend on the acquisition cost, durability of the engine, operating cost and cost guarantees for aftermarket activities, Wizz Air Chief Executive Jozsef Varadi told Reuters. Wizz Air is among airlines that have been forced to ground a large number of planes due to a powder metal issue with the Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan (GTF) engine. Its profit for its 2025 financial year, which ends on March 31, slumped over 60% due to the knock-on effects of the groundings. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Reuters
16-06-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Wizz Air near deal to order Pratt & Whitney engines for new jets, sources say
LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - Wizz Air (WIZZ.L), opens new tab is edging towards a deal with RTX (RTX.N), opens new tab-owned Pratt & Whitney to purchase engines for 177 of its Airbus ( opens new tab jets already on order, according to two industry sources. An announcement could come as early as this week's Paris Airshow, they said, adding it would form part of a settlement with the engine maker over groundings caused by repair times. Wizz Air and Pratt & Whitney parent RTX declined comment. The airline, which operates an all-Airbus fleet, last year said it had two options - its current supplier Pratt & Whitney, whose engines are facing issues worldwide, forcing airlines to ground planes, and competitor CFM, a joint venture between GE Aerospace (GE.N), opens new tab and France's Safran ( opens new tab. Choosing the next engine provider would depend on the acquisition cost, durability of the engine, operating cost and cost guarantees for aftermarket activities, Wizz Air Chief Executive Jozsef Varadi told Reuters. Wizz Air is among airlines that have been forced to ground a large number of planes due to a powder metal issue with the Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan (GTF) engine. Its profit for its 2025 financial year, which ends on March 31, slumped over 60% due to the knock-on effects of the groundings.
