Upgraded CFM56 Certified by U.S., Europe

By Guy Norris guy_norris@aviationweek.com
LOS ANGELES

CFM International has won certification for its upgraded CFM56-7BE engine from the FAA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and is working with Boeing to prepare for flight tests on a Boeing 737 starting in the fourth quarter of this year.

Entry into service is planned for mid-2011 to coincide with 737 airframe improvements that, together with the engine ...

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