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Singapore to host airport testbed for CFM/Airbus RISE open‑fan demonstrator

Singapore's Civil Aviation Authority, Airbus and CFM International will run airport‑based trials of the RISE open‑fan propulsion demonstrator at Changi and Seletar, creating the world's first airport testbed for the programme. The trials advance certification for open‑rotor engines on next‑generation single‑aisle jets, targeting ~20% fuel savings.

Discovered 2026-02-01T18:42:43.633890-08:00 | 2026-02-01T18:42:43.633890-08:00

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  • Airport‑based trials put certification and operational evaluation on a commercial airfield timetable, with Singapore offering Changi and Seletar as the first live testbeds — an important step toward approving open‑fan propulsion for single‑aisle aircraft. [source:d2215dd2-bf08-46ae-acc7-8fc4c7929203]

  • The RISE demonstrator targets roughly 20% fuel‑burn improvement, a material efficiency gain that will factor into OEM fleet‑renewal and airline emissions strategies and could reshape single‑aisle propulsion choices.

  • Results will influence engine aftermarket and MRO planning given CFM’s central role in single‑aisle powerplants; this follows broader industry arrangements around CFM engine support and competition in the aftermarket. [source:1ac9c43d-207b-4ba7-b7dc-1c5686df7ab1]

  • The programme complements Airbus’s other fuel‑saving initiatives and trials, underscoring a multi‑track approach to decarbonisation that operators and suppliers must track. [source:5c0dac62-b5e7-40b2-a248-7e9127d1ff4a]

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