GEnx-1B gets FAA ETOPS approval
Posted 02/12/2011
GE Aviation’s GEnx-1B engine, which powers the Boeing 787, has been given FAA 330-minute extended-range, twin-engine operations (ETOPS) approval.
The FAA approval confirms the engine has demonstrated the reliability to conduct ETOPS flights up to 330 minutes flying time from a primary or alternate airport, GE said.
The approval process included a 3,000-cycle ground endurance test in April.
The first GEnx-2B-powered Boeing 747-8 was delivered to Cargolux in October. Five more GEnx-2B-powered Boeing 747-8s have since been delivered.
Originally published 1 Dec 2011 at: http://feeds.atwonline.com/~r/AtwDailyNews/~3/xnyqQZcX4rE/genx-1b-gets-faa-etops-approval-1201
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