GE Open Fan Engine: A Radical Shift in Aviation Design

Close-up rendering of the CFM RISE open fan engine on an Airbus aircraft wing, showing exposed propfan blades for next-gen fuel-efficient aviation.

The next generation of flying might look very different. General Electric and Safran have previously unveiled a new engine design. Now, Singapore is preparing to become the first location worldwide to test open fan engines at operational airports. Engineers call it the Open Fan engine. This bold architecture is part of the CFM RISE program. … Read more

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