The USAF, in conjunction with Rolls-Royce, has completed the final element of testing for the Series 3.5 enhancement for the T56 engine, leading to military qualification and FAA certification later this year. Accelerated Mission Testing (AMT) was successfully completed ahead of schedule last month and proved the durability of the new blades, vanes and other parts of the T56 engine over a period of 400 hours and 1,000 cycles.
Emerging Markets Will Help Offset Potential Losses From U.S. Military Budget Cuts
Although in the mature markets of North America and Europe slower growth is expected due to military budget cuts and reforms, opportunities are abundant in the emerging markets. That's according to new analysis which indicates that the military helicopter MRO market will reach a value of $10.25 billion in 2013, as the shift from conventional to asymmetric warfare increases the demand for military helicopters, and the emerging markets of the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America offer significant opportunities.
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