GE Aerospace highlighted progress on CFM’s RISE Open Fan demonstrator, targeting 20% better fuel efficiency versus conventional turbofans.
The program reported 350+ tests and 3,000 endurance cycles on core components, including early dust-ingestion testing aimed at improving durability in harsh conditions.
Airbus-linked Open Fan flight demonstration remains planned for later this decade, with ongoing work to optimize engine-aircraft integration.
NASA collaboration completed ground tests of a narrowbody hybrid-electric engine system, validating integration and controls of electric motors on a test stand.
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