Why CFM's Open-Fan Engine Must Solve The Acoustic Problem That Killed GE's 1980s Open-Rotor Program

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The article discusses the acoustic challenges facing the development of CFM's open-fan aircraft engine, a technological advancement aimed at improving fuel efficiency. It explains prior issues that halted GE's similar 1980s open-rotor program and emphasizes the importance of overcoming noise problems for future engine success.

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