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
Due to a manufacturing flaw that has hit Airbus operators worldwide, the Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines on Hawaiian’s fleet of Airbus A321neos have to be repaired, with each repair taking about 45 days.
From Seattle Times ● 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 newly ordered jets bring its outstanding orders to a total of 155 A321neos, which are powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G turbofan engines.
From Reuters ● Aug. 24, 2021
