turbofan
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Aircraft around the world have been steadily getting cleaner since 1969 when the first high-bypass turbofan engines were used on the new Boeing 747 aircraft.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2024
They employed a turbofan in the condensation chamber to increase the recovery of desorbed water to more than 90%.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2023
It is equipped with four turbofan engines capable of producing 40,440 pounds of thrust each, with a maximum gross takeoff weight of 585,000 pounds, according to the Air Force.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 14, 2023
"The financial burdens arising from the geared turbofan inspection program are undoubtedly present, but they are not likely to be reflected in the adjusted guidance figures," said Chief Executive Lars Wagner in the statement.
From Reuters ● Sep. 13, 2023
The GEnx turbofan wasn’t an easy sell to GE management either.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 13, 2020
