Daily Memo: What Airbus Sees As The Main Challenge For Open Fan

GE Aerospace

Initial RISE turbine dust ingestion tests have been completed with more than 2,800 cycles amassed on an F110.

Credit: GE Aerospace
As Airbus continues to evaluate whether to pursue an open fan for its next-generation single-aisle aircraft, the manufacturer sees one particular challenge if it does go for the unducted engine technology being developed by CFM International rather than a conventional ducted option. Although...
Guy Norris

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

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