Honeywell discloses potential charges and payments for resolving Flexjet lawsuit

Honeywell has disclosed a potential $470 million lawsuit cost related to a complaint filed in 2023, alleging a breach of an engine maintenance agreement. The lawsuit involves engines that power Flexjet’s Embraer Praetor 600s, which are equipped with Honeywell HTF engines.

In other engine news, GE Aviation has received approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its latest Passport engine, paving the way for the certification of the Global 8000 aircraft. Additionally, GE Aerospace has achieved a significant milestone with its CT7 family of turboshaft engines surpassing half a million flight hours.

Rolls-Royce has initiated engine testing for the U.S. Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program with its AE 110F evolution engine, which will power the upcoming MV-75 aircraft. Beta’s electric motors have been selected to power Eve’s eVTOL aircraft, with the manufacturer’s electric pusher propellers undergoing evaluation for several months.

VerdeGo Aero has begun production of hybrid-electric powertrains, specifically the VH-4T-RD hardware, as a precursor to the VH-4T-415 production powertrain. Safran is increasing its production capacity for helicopter engines, with plans to deliver over 800 turboshaft engines. Avolon has placed an order for 100 CFM Leap engines to expand its A320neo fleet by 50 aircraft.

Pratt & Whitney is making advancements in its geared turbofan (GTF) engine improvements, with the ramp-up of these engines being twice the size of any other Pratt & Whitney program. These developments in the aviation industry highlight the ongoing innovation and progress in engine technology, ensuring the continued efficiency and performance of aircraft across various sectors of aviation.