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Fri, Jul 06, 2007

GEnx Successfully Completes Fan Blade Containment Test

Major Milestone For Composite-Bladed Turbofan

Aero-News learned Friday the GEnx engine successfully completed its fan blade containment test this week at General Electric Aircraft Engine's outdoor test facility in Peebles, OH.

"We are very pleased with the test, which validates the maturity of the technology we have developed for the program," said Tom Brisken, general manager of the GEnx program.

"The completion of this key milestone brings us closer to engine certification, which is scheduled for later this year."

Slated to enter service on Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, as well as the upcoming 747-8, the GEnx will eventually replace the CF-6 engine family designed for wide-bodied aircraft. It is the world's only jet engine with both a front fan case and fan blades made from composites.

As ANN reported, the GEnx first flew onboard a GE test aircraft in February of this year.

FMI: www.geae.com

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