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Snecma moves on after loss of super-midsize competition

Jean-Pierre Cojean, Snecma executive vice president of commercial engines and head of the Silvercrest engine program, said the engine-maker was disappointe

September 20, 2007

Jean-Pierre Cojean, Snecma executive vice president of commercial engines and head of the Silvercrest engine program, said the engine-maker was disappointed, but not devastated, at not having clinched the contract to supply the engine for Dassault’s new Falcon super-midsize business jet to be launched in the next few months.

“It was our first competition for a business jet engine, while others have been making them for over 30 years,” Cojean said. “We are encouraged, as we understand our engine nevertheless received a high rating,” he said. Rolls-Royce was chosen to power the new Falcon.

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