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GE Aerospace, PHI Aviation to Launch Pilot Program for CT7-8 Digital Engine Health Monitoring Tool


GE and PHI Aviation recently announced they will be launching a pilot program featuring GE’s new digital engine-health monitoring technology for CT7-8 engines, through its industry- leading fleet support team. The objective of the program is to refine and expand the tool, eventually making it available to operators of CT7-8 and other CT7 variants.


The CT7-8 is the exclusive power plant for Sikorsky’s S-92 helicopter. PHI was the S-92 and CT7-8 launch customer and today operates 34 S-92s. PHI’s missions include flights for offshore energy, onshore mining, marine pilot transfer, air medical, SAR, and technical services.


“PHI and GE have a long-standing partnership, and we’re excited to continue building on that foundation to develop the next generation of digital engine health monitoring technology,” said John Ellyson, director of maintenance for PHI Aviation – Americas. “This technology will not only transform how we understand trends and behaviors of engine performance, but will also set the stage for the future of proactive maintenance support.”


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The year that a United Airlines-Archer partnership, cooperating with other entities, plans to operate an urban air


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eVTOL route between O’Hare International Airport and Vertiport Chicago located in the Illinois Medical District near the Chicago Loop. It’s expected that passengers will make the trip from O’Hare in Archer’s “Midnight” eVTOL aircraft to the vertiport in 10 minutes, a trip that normally takes an hour or more by car.


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GE’s digital engine-health monitoring tool combines robust engine analytics capabilities with original equipment manufacturer experience to produce actionable insights, which keep customers’ aircraft ready for the next mission. The analytics identify proactive maintenance needs, provide customized maintenance recommendations and more, all in pursuit of improved performance, reliability, and lower operating costs.


“GE Aerospace is proud to work with PHI to launch this pilot program,” says Elissa Lee, director of GE Aerospace’s Commercial Turboshaft Engines. “Our goal is to help our customers get the most out of their engines, and this program enhances support of our commercial rotorcraft engine customers. As an OEM, GE carries both engine expertise and proven analytics experience to deliver a tool tailored to our rotorcraft customers’ needs.”


The CT7-8 engine combines advanced state-of-the-art technology with mission-proven T700 design architecture. Designed for increased durability with commercially proven components, these powerful engines feature full authority digital electrical control (FADEC) for better cockpit information and reduced pilot workload. The CT7-8 proudly powers a variety of multi-role aircraft including the S-92, AW101, and NH90.


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The number of Mi-17 helicopters that United States security assistance committed to Ukraine in its defensive war with Russia.


20 (again) The estimated maximum percent of the aviation industry


workforce comprised of women. In the last 60 years, the introduction of women into the industry has been slow and relatively stagnant. The Aerospace Education Center at the Aviation Museum of Kentucky recently hosted its first-ever “Girls in Aerospace” program to educate girls aged 10-17 on aviation opportunities. Museum Chairman Jim McCormick emphasized that “every girl is deserving of a chance to explore the world of aviation and aim for the sky.”


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