Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Snemca looks beyond Superjet for Sam146 applications

Snecma is examining additional markets for the PowerJet SaM146 engine following its certification in Europe, as it aims to produce up to 50 of the powerplants in 2011.

The manufacturer has designed the SaM146 for the Sukhoi Superjet 100, but Snecma chief executive Philippe Petitcolin says the company is looking at other new programme options.

PowerJet secured European Aviation Safety Agency certification for the engine on 23 June. Russian certification of the SaM146 is......

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