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| | Techspace Aero participates in the GEnx engine development for the new Boeing aircraft 7E7 Dreamliner and the new Airbus A350 |
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| Herstal, December 13th, 2004 |
| Techspace Aero has signed an agreement with General Electric for the design, the development and the production of the GEnx low pressure compressor stators. The GEnx engine will equip the future Boeing aircraft 7E7 and Airbus A350. |
| This success confirms the worldwide recognition of Techspace Aero’s expertise in low pressure compressors for aeronautics propulsion systems. It is also the result of a long and rewarding cooperation between Techspace Aero and General Electric on many programs (CFM 56 and GE 90 through Snecma Moteurs, F110 and CF 34-10 directly with General Electric). |
| While the necessary technologies belong perfectly to Techspace Aero’s competencies, the short development planning will be the major challenge for the teams already involved. The 5 stators are to be completed to allow the first test-engine to run by March 2006. Engine certification is planned by mid-2007. |
| The GEnx was selected by Boeing to power the 3 versions of the7E7 twin-engine family with entry into service in 2008. It will also equip the Airbus A350, which is due to enter service in 2010. This very fuel-efficient engine, rated at 50,000 to 70,000 pounds thrust, is designed to perform with reduced (up to 15%) fuel consumption. |
| Techspace Aero designs, develops and produces modules and equipment for aircraft and space engines. The company also specializes in the maintenance, repair and testing of engines, as well as in the design and installation of engine test cells. Part of the French Snecma Group (51% of its capital), Techspace Aero shareholders also include the Walloon Region (B-28.37%), Pratt & Whitney (USA-19%) and the Société Fédérale d’Investissement (B-1.63%). With a staff of 1,200, its turnover come to around 260 million euros per year. |
Contact | Mobile : ++32 486 94 84 15 |
| e-mail : jwathele@techspace -aero.be |
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