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A-320neo airplane with CFM LEAP-1A engines receives joint EASA and FAA Airworthiness Type Certification

Toulouse, France - This award follows by six months the initial Certificate of Airworthiness received from both Authorities for the model, powered by the P&W engine option

On 31st May 2016, the single-aisle aircraft, the A-320neo, received on-schedule the Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the second engine option to be certified – CFM International’s (it is a 50/50 joint company between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines) LEAP-1A engine. This certification paves the way for the delivery of the...

fra/pec - 1175607
Rome, Italy, 06/01/2016 09:33
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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