Alitalia is on track to finally be in the black, largely with help from its biggest stakeholder, Etihad Airways.

The world of commercial aviation propulsion is in the midst of change, upheaval and dramatic new developments. Aviation Week’s senior editor Guy Norris recently visited General Electric, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce to see first-hand the production ramp ups and developments of new turbofans about to enter service. Listen in as he discusses his behind-the-scenes visit.

I am fortunate that flying in unusual or novel aircraft comes with the territory in my job, but my latest assignment to visit the ‘big three’ engine makers for our May 23 propulsion special was noteworthy for the sheer variety of types flown over a short span of days.

Aviation Week's Guy Norris recently had the opportunity to fly on General Electric's newest flying testbed, a former JAL Boeing 747-400 based at the company's Victorville Flight Test Operations in California.

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Boeing’s 737NG is poised to make a big splash in the conversion market.

The engine-maker is using the latest in supply-chain methodologies and assembly line design to meet its production goals.

For big production increases, including for the PW1000G, Pratt is investing in manufacturing initiatives such as “intelligent” or automated production cells and advanced materials.