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Digital Propulsion: Significant UK R&D programme positions Dowty Propellers and its customers for world-beating, sustainable, next generation hybrid platforms
Gloucester, UK – Dowty Propellers, a global leader in composite propeller systems, has today announced the successful completion of its largest ever propeller R&D programme. Dowty led the four-year Digital Propulsion (DigiProp) research and development programme...
Dowty Propellers steps up its customer support with a new technical services portal
In Dowty Propellers’ continuing effort to deliver the best possible customer experience, it has launched a new online portal for operators of aircraft with composite blade propellers – enabling quick and easy access to technical documentation on the propeller systems....
Dowty Propellers’ worldwide customer support network: Focus on Asia-Pacific
Strategically based in the Asia-Pacific region, Dowty Propellers has two main repair and overhaul facilities in Australia, supporting its propeller systems in service with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and three civil airline customers: QantasLink, AirAsia and...
Dowty Propellers’ Field Service Engineers find new ways to deliver customer support during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unique challenges to the Dowty Propellers team of 70 global Field Service Engineers as they have navigated numerous roadblocks to continue to deliver high-levels of support to customers. The team has had to come up with new engineering...
Dowty Propellers “raises its hand high” in support of International Women’s Day
Employees have taken the “Choose to Challenge” pledge in supporting Dowty Propellers’ commitment to celebrate women's achievements and creating an inclusive world – honouring the 8 March observance of International Women’s Day. By raising their hands high, they are...
Dowty Propellers is ready to assist aviation in achieving its future zero-carbon goals
As aviation faces the challenge of meeting strict requirements in reducing carbon emissions during the coming decades, Dowty Propellers and its technologies can contribute to achieving one of the most ambitious goals: zero-carbon travel. This was the assessment of...
Dowty Propellers enhances its global distribution network with an e-commerce spare parts portal for the propeller system on Dash 8-400 airliners
Gloucester, United Kingdom – In a move to further enhance its global distribution network and improve the customer experience, Dowty Propellers has launched an e-commerce spare parts site for the R408 propeller system on De Havilland Dash 8-400 regional airliners....
“Perspectives on Propellers” webinar: insight from Technical Director Jonathan Chestney
Jonathan Chestney, the Technical Director at Dowty Propellers, will be featured at the “Perspectives on Propellers” online webinar organised this month by the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Gloucester & Cheltenham Branch. Throughout the 80-plus year existence of...
Gloucester-based Dowty Propellers supports the government’s 14th annual National Apprenticeship Week: Build the Future
Gloucester, United Kingdom – Dowty Propellers, a world-leading manufacturer of propulsion systems, continues to invest in the future of its business by sustaining the three different apprenticeship schemes it offers to young people in the area. “It’s no secret that...
Battle of Britain Day 2020: GE Aviation UK proud to support the military for 80 years
On the 80th anniversary of Battle of Britain Day, GE Aviation salutes the many involved in the battle that gave us the freedom we enjoy today. With a Gloucestershire history dating back more than 80 years, Gloucester-based Dowty Propellers and GE Aviation Cheltenham...
Haydale to collaborate with Dowty Propellers on developing graphene and nano material-enhanced products
Haydale Graphene Industries plc. has signed contracts for the provision of services for the collaborative development of graphene and nano material enhanced products for use in Dowty Propellers’ products. This global advanced materials group will assist in examining...
Henry Johnston is named President of Dowty Propellers
Brockworth, United Kingdom – Dowty Propellers today announced that Henry Johnston will succeed Oliver Towers as President of the UK-based producer of propeller systems utilised on military airlifters, commercial airliners, multi-role seaplanes and marine hovercraft....