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NEW CF-34 ENGINE FOR REGIONAL JETS

LOS ANGELES, The flight test of the new 8C series of CF-34 General Electric turbofan started at Mojave airport. This engine is used by regional jets CRJ900 Bombardier, Embraer ERJ-170 and Fairchild Dornier 728JET. Thrust increased now to 7.500 kg against 5.300 kg of previous version. The flight tests are conducted utilizing a Boeing 747 with the engine under test in lieu of the engine number two, and...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 11278
Rome, Italy, 04/18/2001 14:24
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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