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Douglas Royce

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Civil Aircraft

Forecasting the Whim: How Analysts Navigate the “Truth Social” Era

January 30, 2026 - by Douglas Royce

On Thursday, President Donald Trump stated on his social media site, Truth Social, that he was “hereby decertifying” the Bombardier Global Express and “all Aircraft made in Canada,” citing a …

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Safran M88
Aviation Gas Turbines

Safran’s Le Creusot Expansion Aims to Strengthen Supply Chain for LEAP and M88 Engines

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 - by Douglas Royce

Safran Aircraft Engines has unveiled a €70 million ($76 million) expansion plan for its Le Creusot facility. While the project entails a physical expansion of both footprint and workforce, the …

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A330-900
Aviation Gas Turbines / Civil Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Strengthens Partnership with Delta in Major Widebody Engine Deal

January 28, 2026 - by Douglas Royce

Rolls-Royce has strengthened its foothold in the North American widebody market with a significant new order from Delta Air Lines, announced on January 28, 2026. The deal encompasses 62 engines …

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GE Aerospace
Aviation Gas Turbines / Civil Aircraft

GE Aerospace Tests Hybrid-Electric Propulsion for Future Narrowbody Airliners

January 27, 2026 - by Douglas Royce

Source: GE Aerospace GE Aerospace has successfully demonstrated hybrid-electric capabilities in a commercial turbofan engine. The research could one day lead to a new type of engine capable of powering …

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Aviation Gas Turbines

GE Aerospace Reports Strong Finish to 2025, Projects Continued Growth in 2026

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 - by Douglas Royce

GE Aerospace released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results yesterday, reporting double-digit growth across key metrics and issuing a positive financial outlook for the coming year. The company’s performance …

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Aviation Gas Turbines / Civil Aircraft

GE Aerospace Restructures Commercial Engine Leadership; Stokes to Retire

January 16, 2026 - by Douglas Royce

GE Aerospace announced a significant consolidation of its leadership structure on January 15, appointing Mohamed Ali as President and CEO of an expanded Commercial Engines and Services (CES) division.  The …

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Aviation Gas Turbines

GE CT7-2E1 Turboshaft Clears Half-Million Hours on Leonardo AW149/189 Fleet

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 - by Douglas Royce

GE Aerospace announced on Tuesday that its CT7-2E1 turboshaft engine has accumulated more than 500,000 flight hours in service. This specific engine variant serves as the powerplant for Leonardo’s AW149 …

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Aviation Gas Turbines / Civil Aircraft

GE Aerospace Targets Supply Chain Constraints with $53M North Carolina Expansion

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 - by Douglas Royce

GE Aerospace has announced a nearly $53 million investment to expand its manufacturing facility in West Jefferson, North Carolina. The project involves a 35,000-square-foot addition to the site and the …

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Aviation Gas Turbines / Civil Aircraft

GE Aerospace Surges in Q3, Raises Full-Year Forecast on Strong Demand and Output

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025 - by Douglas Royce

GE Aerospace reported a surge in revenue and profits for the third quarter of 2025, prompting the company to raise its full-year guidance as demand for commercial and defense engines …

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Civil Aircraft

GE Aerospace and AerCap Expand Engine Lease Management Deal — Why It Matters

October 15, 2025 - by Douglas Royce

On October 15, GE Aerospace announced a new seven-year agreement with AerCap to manage lease pool services for its GE9X engine. The deal also extends AerCap’s support for several other …

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