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Backed by the UK government, the plan is to build a prototype powerplant on the site of a former coal-fired power station in West Burton, Yorkshire.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

As well-equipped as it is in other ways, the GV70 is let down by its legacy V6 powerplant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

General Electric and Safran SA, who jointly make the CFM56 powerplant, say they’ve been assisting in the probe of what regulators determined were faked certification documents and unapproved parts for the engine repairs.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2023

Arrows show the security route in front of the generator of reactor block A at a nuclear powerplant in Biblis, Germany.

From Reuters • Mar. 8, 2022

Consequently, the acquisition of a powerplant intended for actual flight was considerably deferred.

From The Wright Brothers' Engines and Their Design by Hobbs, Leonard S.