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How much horsepower does a CFM56 have?
CFM56-5B series An improvement of the CFM56-5A series, it was originally designed to power the A321. With a thrust range between 22,000 and 33,000 lbf (98 kN and 147 kN) it can power every model in the A320 family (A318/A319/A320/A321) and has superseded the CFM56-5A series.
What planes use CFM56 engines?
Designed, developed and produced by CFM International, the CFM56 engine powers single-aisle commercial jetliners from Airbus (A320 family) and Boeing (737 family), as well as various military aircraft.
Who manufactures CFM56 engine?
CFM International
Designed, developed and produced by CFM International, the CFM56 engine powers single-aisle commercial jetliners from Airbus (A320 family) and Boeing (737 family), as well as various military aircraft.
How many CFM56 engines are in service?
28,000
April 2019: Thanks a billion! The CFM56 fleet reaches one billion flight-hours, representing more than 35 billion passengers carried! More than 33,400 CFM56 engines have been delivered to date and 28,000 are now in service with some 600 operators worldwide.
Who makes CFM56?
The CFM56 engine is the result of a 50/50 partnership between Safran Aircraft Engines and GE Aviation called CFM International. The two companies are equal partners in the design, development and production of the engine.
How much water can a plane carry?
These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. Placing these items in the small bag and separating from your carry-on baggage facilitates the screening process.
Can a Boeing 737 cross the Atlantic Ocean?
The first transatlantic flight with a 737 MAX was performed on 15 July 2017, with a MAX 8 named Sir Freddie Laker, between Edinburgh Airport in Scotland and Hartford International Airport in the US state of Connecticut, followed by a second rotation from Edinburgh to Stewart Airport, New York.
Why liquid is not allowed in flight?
The liquid ban was introduced around the world after a transatlantic terrorist plot was foiled in August 2006, in which a group planned to detonate liquid explosives on board multiple flights.