Imagine a jet engine where the outer casing is removed, leaving the fan blades open to the air. This design lets the engine move more air more efficiently, similar to how a high-tech propeller works but with the power of a jet. It's designed to make planes burn significantly less fuel and pollute much less during short flights.
Short- and medium-range aircraft struggle to reduce CO2 emissions significantly without sacrificing performance. Current engine designs are reaching their efficiency limits, making it hard to hit 2050 carbon neutrality goals.
A TRL5 Open Fan engine architecture including a full-scale ground test campaign and a flightworthy propulsive system definition.
If you are an airframer dealing with strict carbon neutrality goals for 2050 — this project developed a TRL5 Open Fan architecture that allows for a 20% emissions reduction versus 2020 levels. This enables the design of next-generation short-to-medium range aircraft.
If you are an engine builder dealing with the need for a credible path to Entry into Service by 2035 — this project developed the RISE Open Fan technology. It provides a validated path to achieve 20% CO2 reduction through innovative turbomachinery.
If you are a fleet operator dealing with rising fuel costs and emissions taxes — this project developed a propulsion system that targets a 20% reduction in emissions. This leads to lower operational costs for short- and medium-range routes.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or unit costs for the Open Fan engine are not provided; the focus is on the EUR 100,000,000 EU contribution for development.
The project aims to reach TRL5, which involves a full-scale ground test campaign. It is not yet at industrial scale but is preparing the path for an Entry into Service by 2035.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not mentioned, but the project involves a consortium of 29 partners including 17 industry players.
The project targets a credible path toward an Entry into Service (EIS) by 2035.
The project focuses on optimizing engine installation with airframers and addressing certification with airworthiness authorities to ensure the increased fan diameter fits conventional aircraft configurations.
The project is heavily industry-driven, with 17 industrial partners (59% of the consortium) and 4 SMEs, led by Safran Aircraft Engines. With 29 partners across 11 countries, the group balances high-level manufacturing capacity with 11 academic and research entities, ensuring that the TRL5 demonstration is backed by both theoretical research and industrial scaling capability.
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