Pratt & Whitney has selected Volvo Aero to design and develop a new, lightweight turbine exhaust case (TEC) for the Engine Alliance GP7000 engine for Airbus’ new A380 jumbo jet. The agreement also anticipates that Volvo Aero will assume responsibility for manufacturing and product support for the TEC during the engine’s lifetime.
Airbus‘ A380 MSN009 test aircraft, powered by the new Engine Alliance GP7000 engines will embark on a series of four tours as part of its technical route proving. During this certification exercise, which aims at accumulating 150 hours of „typical airline“ continuous operation, the A380 will visit destinations in South America, North America, the Middle […]
Das von den neuen GP7000-Triebwerken der Engine Alliance angetriebene A380-Versuchsflugzeug mit der Seriennummer MSN009 absolviert in Kürze vier technische Streckenerprobungsflüge. Während des Zulassungs- und Flugerprobungsprogramms ist das Flugzeug rund 150 Stunden wie im normalen Liniendienst einer Fluggesellschaft im Einsatz.
