Engine makers under pressure to be more efficient

[oz_mark]

Engine makers under pressure to be more efficient

Airlines are turning up the heat on engine makers to develop new, more efficient powerplants to drive the development of the next generation of narrowbody aircraft

Open rotor engines look futuristic, and even slightly improbable, but there is a very real possibility that aircraft powered by this radical technology could be replacing Airbus A320s and Boeing 737s as the industry's narrowbody workhorses in the coming 10-15 years.

 

[mainly tailfirst]

Engine makers under pressure to be more efficient

For open rotor to happen, the CO2 reduction lobby will have to beat the flightpath noise lobby. My bet is on geared fan as the ultimate compromise.

Still, if LP4 goes north of $400 a barrel, flying in 2020 may resemble that of 1950 - A/C with props and only wealthy passengers...

mt

 

[Evan]

Still, if LP4 goes north of $400 a barrel, flying in 2020 may resemble that of 1950 - A/C with props and only wealthy passengers...

mt

I like that analogy how funny it would be.
E

 

[mainly tailfirst]

I like that analogy how funny it would be.
E

My father tells of flying on Connies from SIN to PER as a young boy. Growing up, I was quite envious of treatment given to a 5 y.o. that most airlines would struggle to match today (even in first).
I'm less keen on propliners though, I want airships to come back in vogue. Who cares if it take 3 days to get from SFO to SYD if you can play table tennis during the day!

mt