turbofan
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The result was the Chinese government was able to steal technology related to a composite turbofan blade technology unique to GE and is now working to produce a copy of the engine.
From Washington Times
In one of Airbus’ concepts, a plane with a turbofan engine would be powered by hydrogen fuel and be able to carry 120 to 200 passengers for more than 2,300 miles.
From Los Angeles Times
The approaches include a turbofan jet with capacity for as many as 200 passengers that can fly more than 2,000 nautical miles, according to a statement Monday.
From Washington Post
The GEnx turbofan wasn’t an easy sell to GE management either.
From Seattle Times
One such deal with GE Aviation, the jet engine division of General Electric, covers two specific components of the F110 turbofan engine that powers the F-15 and F-16 fighter jets.
From Seattle Times
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