Originally Posted by
Commando Cody
Yes, it's already FY2024, but it's not CY2024. With only one engine delivered and the second not scheduled before the end of October, I don't consider it very likely both competitors will get in the air before the end of 2023.
Even with the engines installed in the Bell and Sikorsky FARAs, how long will it take for GE to complete Safety of Flight Testing an validate any software changes?
Until this work is completed, the ITEP engines are just very expensive lumps of metal.