Open Fan Noise Target Is Within Reach, Safran Says

Open-fan engine demonstrator wind tunnel tests
Credit: R. Alary/Safran
MODANE, FRANCE—Wind tunnel evaluations are giving Safran confidence about meeting the targeted noise levels of the RISE open-fan engine demonstrator, company executives said during a visit to an ONERA test facility in the French Alps. The current test campaign is focusing on high speeds, meaning...
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. 

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