LEAP-1A First Engine To Test
CFM International has completed testing of the first full
LEAP engine with outstanding results. The LEAP-1A engine fired for the first time on
September 4th, two days ahead of the schedule set in early
2010.
The engine, which was operating smoothly at full take-off thrust in a matter of hours, logged a total of
310 hours and more than
400 cycles during approximately five weeks of testing.
The foundation of the LEAP engine is heavily rooted in advanced aerodynamics, environmental, and materials technology development programs. It will provide 15 percent better fuel consumption and an equivalent reduction in
CO2 emissions compared to today's best
CFM engine, along with dramatic reductions in engine noise and emissions. All this technology brings with it CFM's legendary reliability and low
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