Engines
Leap 1C Engine Tests Continue as Comac's C919 Takes Shape
Comac told its partners that the first full prototype will be completely assembled by the end of December 2014.
CFM's Leap 1C engine, which recently began flight testing, features Nexcelle's integrated propulsion system.
CFM's Leap 1C engine, which recently began flight testing, features Nexcelle's integrated propulsion system.

The Leap 1C engine developed by CFM International for the Comac C919 narrowbody has completed almost 100 hours of flight testing on the Boeing 747 operated by joint venture partner GE Aviation. The turbofan features the integrated propulsion system (IPS) developed for the new Chinese airliner by Nexcelle, which is a joint venture between GE’s Middle River Aircraft Systems division and Safran’s Aircelle. Leap flight testing began on October 9 at GE’s Victorville, Calif. facility.