Air Force Technology on MSN

Rolls-Royce’s F130 engine clears altitude and operability tests

Rolls-Royce and USAF teams tested the F130 engine at AEDC in Tennessee, validating performance in tough conditions.
The Aviationist on MSN

B-52's new F130 engine complete altitude and operability testing

Rolls-Royce and the U.S. Air Force validated the F130's ability to meet performance requirements for the B-52 missions, getting closer to flight testing. Engine maker Rolls-Royce announced on Feb. 24, ...
Defense One

Replacement B-52 test engine deliveries expected in 2027

The planned replacement of aging Pratt & Whitney TF33-PW-103s is intended to keep the B-52s flying after the B-1 and B-2 bombers retire in the 2030s, when the upgraded Stratofortress and ...
News On 6

Construction begins on Tulsa Space Test Center for rocket engine testing

The new facility at Tulsa International Airport is expected to support NASA missions and bring high-paying aerospace jobs to ...
Aviation Week Network

Fast 5: IER On Engine Test Cells, Middle East Capacity Gaps

This article is published in Aviation Week & Space Technology and is free to read until Feb 26, 2026. If you want to read ...
Armourgeddon on MSN

Sherman engine test suddenly ends with flames

After multiple attempts the engine finally starts but the moment quickly turns dramatic. This episode follows the team as they test the Sherman engine and deal with unexpected fire during the process.
Ship & Bunker

Everllence to Upgrade Research Engine Test Bench for Hydrogen Combustion

Engine manufacturer Everllence is upgrading a research engine test bench at its site in Augsburg, Germany, to run on hydrogen ...