Certification of CFM56-7BE Imminent

FARNBOROUGH, England - 19 July 2010 - After completing approximately 450 hours of ground and flight testing, the advanced CFM International's CFM56-7BE is on track for joint U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and European Aviation Safety Agency certification by 31 July

Engine certification will pave the way for flight tests on the Boeing 737 in late 2010 and entry into service by mid-2011 to coincide with Boeing Next-Generation 737 airframe improvements.

In May of this year, the engine completed a 60-hour certification flight test program aboard GE's modified 747 flying testbed in Victorville, California. In addition, the CFM56-7BE completed a grueling......

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