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Honeywell's TFE731 Turbofan Engine Turns 50
The TFE731, which turns 50, was Honeywell's first business jet engine.
Honeywell Aerospace's TFE731 turbofan engine has been produced in 80 configurations. (Image: Honeywell Aerospace)
Honeywell Aerospace's TFE731 turbofan engine has been produced in 80 configurations. (Image: Honeywell Aerospace)

Honeywell Aerospace is marking a major milestone with its first purpose-built business jet engine, the TFE731, which turned 50 years old this month. The turbofan engine, 13,000 of which have been produced to date, continues to power jet types such as the Dassault Falcon 900, Bombardier Learjet 70/75, and Gulfstream G150.


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