CFM LEAP-1C powering C919 gains FAA, EASA certification
The CFM International LEAP-1C engine, which will power the Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC) C919, has gained type certification from both FAA and the EASA. The dual certification comes ahead of the C919’s first flight, which is expected to occur in 2017. The LEAP-1C is the sole-source Western engine for the aircraft. There is also supposed to be a domestically produced engine option for the narrowbody aircraft, but the LEAP-1C is expected to power the flight test aircraft and at least the initial batch of C919s delivered to airlines. CFM is a joint venture between GE Aviation and Safran. The LEAP-1A powering the Airbus A320neo was certified by FAA and EASA in November 2015. The LEAP-1B powering the Boeing 737 MAX was certified by FAA and EASA in May 2016. <br/>
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CFM LEAP-1C powering C919 gains FAA, EASA certification
The CFM International LEAP-1C engine, which will power the Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC) C919, has gained type certification from both FAA and the EASA. The dual certification comes ahead of the C919’s first flight, which is expected to occur in 2017. The LEAP-1C is the sole-source Western engine for the aircraft. There is also supposed to be a domestically produced engine option for the narrowbody aircraft, but the LEAP-1C is expected to power the flight test aircraft and at least the initial batch of C919s delivered to airlines. CFM is a joint venture between GE Aviation and Safran. The LEAP-1A powering the Airbus A320neo was certified by FAA and EASA in November 2015. The LEAP-1B powering the Boeing 737 MAX was certified by FAA and EASA in May 2016. <br/>
