The public debut of the ultra-long-range Bombardier Global 7000 at NBAA’s annual convention and exhibition also marks the premiere of the Nexcelle integrated propulsion system (IPS), which includes the nacelle and thrust reverser unit. Nexcelle (Booths C11820, N1715), a joint venture between GE Aviation’s Middle River Aircraft Systems division and Safran’s engine nacelle unit, mirrors the partnership the two companies have enjoyed with their CFM International engine business for more than four decades, according to Kenneth Onderko, president of the joint venture. Founded in 2008, Nexcelle uses the same design tools, operating practices and business processes as its CFM sibling. In addition to its work on the Global 7000, Nexcelle developed the nacelle and thrust reverser for the CFM Leap-1C engine on the narrowbody Comac C919, which recently began flight testing.
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