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Integrated Nacelle Systems Take Flight On Global 7000 and C919
Nexcelle is pioneering new nacelle technology that promises savings in terms of fuel burn and maintenance costs.
Nexcelle's O-Duct thrust reverser design has found its first application with the CFM International Leap 1C engines that power Comac's C919 narrowbody airliner. [Photo: Safran]
Nexcelle's O-Duct thrust reverser design has found its first application with the CFM International Leap 1C engines that power Comac's C919 narrowbody airliner. [Photo: Safran]

The past 12 months have been both busy and rewarding for Nexcelle, which has seen two of its advanced integrated nacelle systems make progress toward service entry. First, in November 2016, Bombardier’s new Global 7000 business jet achieved its first flight, powered by the GE Aviation Passport engine with Nexcelle’s nacelle and thrust reverser. Then, last month, China’s Comac's C919 narrowbody airliner flew for the first time, powered by the CFM International Leap 1C turbofan, featuring Nexcelle’s nacelle and O-Duct thrust reverser.