Singapore will become a testing ground for engine maker CFM International's Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) technologies – including its Open Fan engine architecture.
Singapore will become a testing ground for engine maker CFM International's Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) technologies – including its Open Fan engine architecture.
During the 3rdChangi Aviation Summit, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), CFM International, and Airbus to study the impact of Open Fan and other RISE program technologies on airport operations. Through the testing, a comprehensive readiness framework will be made to serve as a global blueprint for airframers, airports, and airlines worldwide.
The partnership will leverage Singapore's aviation ecosystem which will also include live operational trials of the RISE program's Open Fan engine demonstrators at Singapore's two airports – Changi and Seletar.
In a statement, CAAS Director-General Han Kok Juan said: “CFM International’s and Airbus’s partnership with CAAS to establish in Singapore the world’s first airport testbed for next generation propulsion technologies is testament to Singapore’s offering as an integrated air hub with strong regulatory expertise where companies can testbed technologies and develop real-world protocols for deployment at scale globally.”
“This first-of-its-kind agreement is a huge boon for the CFM RISE development program,” said Gael Meheust, President & Chief Executive Officer, CFM International. “These technologies are designed to deliver unprecedented improvements in fuel efficiency (and emissions) in a highly robust future product that can support demanding operations. Now, having the ability to perform a real-world demonstration ‒ from ground handling to maintenance actions, to airport operations ‒ will give airlines and, hopefully, the flying public, confidence in the safety, durability, and efficiency of Open Fan.”
Remi Maillard, Executive Vice-President Engineering for the Commercial Aircraft business and Head of Technology Airbus, said: “We are excited to be partnering with CAAS and CFM to take new propulsion system technologies to the next level of maturity by testing them against future operational requirements. And what better place to do it than in Singapore where we can rely on a state-of-the-art aerospace ecosystem. Airbus is committed to pioneering sustainable aerospace, and this partnership is a testament to that.”
RISE is a technology demonstration program by CFM – a joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines - to advance next generation commercial aircraft engine technologies such as its Open Fan architecture. The program targetes more than 20% better fuel efficiency compared to today's commercial engine technology with narrowbody jets in particular.
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