GE And Safran Make Progress On Open Fan Design

RISE open fan

While the open fan is RISE’s most spectacular feature, less visible components are expected to contribute about one-third of fuel-efficiency improvements.

Credit: Rodolphe Alary/Safran
Executives at GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, the two partners in the CFM International joint venture, have long insisted their Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines open-fan engine project is a demonstration program and does not commit them to the use of any particular...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

Guy Norris

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