Safran Inaugurates Open-rotor Test Program
Unshrouded engine technology could save up to 15 percent in fuel consumption.
Safran has been running an open-rotor demonstrator at its facility in Istres, France, since May. The engine configuration could burn 15 percent less fuel than the CFM Leap. (Photo: Safran)
Safran has been running an open-rotor demonstrator at its facility in Istres, France, since May. The engine configuration could burn 15 percent less fuel than the CFM Leap. (Photo: Safran)