Engines
Engine Alliance Prepares GP7200 Upgrade Kit
The planned upgrade kit for the GP7200 will further improve mission fuel burn
Engine Alliance aims to optimize shroud grinds and improve cooling air flow in the GP7200. (Image: Engine Alliance)
Engine Alliance aims to optimize shroud grinds and improve cooling air flow in the GP7200. (Image: Engine Alliance)

Engine Alliance is building the case for introducing further improvements to its GP7200 engine, which powers around half the Airbus A380 fleet, with the main aim being to improve mission fuel burn. Among the items that could form part of an upgrade kit are an active clearance control system and a high-pressure turbine durability upgrade. If confirmed, they would be available both for new production and for aftermarket upgrade.


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