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Delta opens the world’s largest jet engine test cell in Atlanta
Delta Air Lines released this statement: New state-of-the-art test cell is the first cell built by a U.S. airline in more than 20 years. Capable of safely running a mounted, stationary engine at full power with 150,000 pounds of thrust, the cell will allow Delta to test engines that are yet to be designed or built The airline’s new test cell and engine shop open the door to next generation engine capabilities, including the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000, Trent 7000 and Trent XWB and the PW1100 and… (worldairlinenews.com) More...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Interesting that the article does not mention the GE9X. Does that imply that Delta won’t be ordering the 777x?
The 777X is more plane than Delta needs on any one route. The 350 and 330 are their future. This test cell will be used for everyone's engines though, not just Delta's.
Delta leading the pack once again.
Sounds nice but if current engines are at 115,000pot, is 150,000pot limit really building for much future?
Yes, it will be a long time before 150k is needed. Planes are only getting lighter. Two 150k engines are almost enough for a CURRENT A380-800. By the time a twin engine double deck plane is built, 150k will be more than enough.
Good points. I guess if aoc gets her way we won't need any of them in a few years so it may be moot. We'll just have to see how that works out.
Perhaps AOC & aviation should have it's own squawk....
Nothing wrong with setting lofty goals. And she's just a sponsor, these ideas have been around for decades. It's not a law, just ideas. Fox News and the like are trying to divide us, let's not be so quick to condemn.