Singapore to Host Advanced Propulsion Technologies Testing Ground

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), CFM International, and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore advanced propulsion technologies, including open fan engine technology. The partnership aims to establish Singapore as the world’s first airport testing ground for operations of CFM’s Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) technologies. According to AeroTime, the MOU was signed at the 3rd Changi Aviation Summit by David Dufrenois, CEO of Safran Singapore, on behalf of CFM and Head of Technology at Airbus, Rémi Maillard, along with Director-General of CAAS, Han Kok Juan.