Snecma Sees Open Rotor Decision As Early As 2017 | Aviation International News

http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/2014-04-07/snecma-sees-open-rotor-decision-early-2017

As preparations proceed for running a full open rotor engine demonstrator in 2016 under Europe’s Clean Sky research effort, French engine maker Snecma sees the program’s participants reaching a consensus over whether or not to proceed in the 2017-to-2019 period. Clean Sky, which also involves Airbus, Rolls-Royce and French research center Onera, has provided a relatively unexpected discussion platform, thus facilitating a general agreement.