Sustainability & Climate Initiatives News

Leeham NewsScott Hamilton

CFM, rivals back open-fan ‘Plan A’ with conventional ‘Plan B’ in engine R&D

CFM International is positioning its open-fan RISE demonstrator as the prime solution for next-generation narrowbody propulsion, while GE/Safran and competitors are also advancing conventional low-risk turbofan upgrades and geared-turbofan demonstrators to ensure contingency paths for performance, efficiency and emissions targets if open fan integration hurdles persist.

2025-06-22T22:20:45.555727-07:00

Sustainability & Climate Initiatives News Timeline

❗️
2025-06-22T22:20:45.555727-07:00
2025-06-20T12:09:25.866733-07:00
2025-06-20T11:11:46.996929-07:00
2025-06-20T08:47:00.953213-07:00
2025-06-20T03:07:55.363392-07:00
2025-06-20T02:55:25.346213-07:00
2025-06-19T06:55:15.127994-07:00
2025-06-19T05:52:04.552374-07:00

Create a free account to see more recent Sustainability & Climate Initiatives stories.

Sign up now for more