Boeing Signals Doubts Over Open Fan For Next-Gen Single-Aisle

Boeing concept

Boeing’s X-66 program with NASA (pictured in an artist's concept) is designed to pave the way for the airframer’s next narrowbody and the engines that will power it.

Credit: Guy Norris/AW&ST
Boeing is quietly questioning the use of CFM International’s RISE open fan engine to power its next-generation single-aisle aircraft and instead appears to be leaning toward advanced ducted engines. Sources inside the airframer say product development engineers are concerned that the additional...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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