Aerospace

This is the best Aircraft engine in the world. According to AIN’s overall rating,

In terms of maintenance and ranking, these engines are the best, according to the AIN Product Support Survey 2022.

GE Aerospace extends contract with Tata Advanced Systems for aircraft engine components

Business jet users overwhelmingly agree that GE has continued to deliver on its promise to keep customers flying. In a recent survey conducted by Aviation International News to rate engine service providers on customer satisfaction, GE was able to improve its rating to number one, up from 2021 – a testament to the dedication and passion of the teams who support our customers.

GE Aviation and Rolls-Royce topped that category with a reliability rating of 9.4 each, driven in large part by
the continued strong performance of GE’s 8,000-strong fleet of legacy CF34 turbofans and the Rolls-Royce Tay, first introduced in 1988, that powers many legacy large-cabin Gulfstreams, including the GIV.

For turboprop and turboshaft engines, Pratt & Whitney continues to dominate, with an Overall Average of 8.5 in each category. However, the company’s Overall Average for turboshaft engine support on helicopters dropped from 8.7 last year.

An Overall Average improvement to 8.7 from 8.5 (out of 10) last year was enough to push GE Aviation to the top of this year’s AIN Engine Product Support Survey. The ratings of all other OEMs fell from last year, largely a factor of Covid-related supply chain and personnel problems.

Honeywell appeared to take the biggest hit in this regard, with its Overall Average dropping to 7.6 from 8.2 last year, making it the only OEM to finish with an Overall Average of less than 8.0. Honeywell executives told AIN that the company is acutely aware of these issues and has embedded its personnel with key suppliers in an effort to unsnarl the bottlenecks and address related issues, including AOG times

GE Aviation has jet engine offerings for small, super-medium, large-cabin, and long-range business jets including the
HF120 on the HondaJet, the CFE738-1B on the first-generation Dassault Falcon 2000, the CF34-3 on the Bombardier
Challenger 600 series, and the Passport on the Bombardier Global 7500. The CF34 tied for the top Overall Average
engine rating at 8.6. The company offers enrollment product support through its OnPoint program.

Melvyn Heard is the president of the company’s business aviation programs. The Passport is the company’s newest business jet offering and is installed on more than 150 aircraft in service. Heard said that approximately 85 percent of Global 7500 customers are enrolled in OnPoint. The fleet has amassed 100,000 flight hours and 40,000 flight cycles. For all customers, the Passport is supported by a staff of 20 on a mobile repair team, which is able to deploy anywhere in the world, and an additional 20 field service representatives. Throughout GE Aviation’s business engine offerings, the company works with 45 service support partners.

GE’s jet engine product offerings cover the ground for the smallest to the largest of business jets, including the GE Honda Aero Engine’s HF120 on the HondaJet, the CFE738-1B on the first-generation Dassault Falcon 2000, the CF34-3 on the Bombardier Challenger 600 series, and the GE Passport engine on the Bombardier Global 7500 and new 8000.

GE’s OnPoint program brings the most cutting-edge maintenance solutions to keep customers flying with confidence. By working directly with GE, customers can get a better value for their dollar through time savings, OEM knowledge, optimized configuration for their asset, the experience of GE’s entire fleet, direct connection with GE supply chain resources, and world-class field and services support.

Aerospace

When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.