JavaScript Required

Jumpseat Aerospace News requires JavaScript to function. Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings to continue.

CFM Advances Open-Fan Engine Tech with RISE Successes

July 19, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

CFM International reports progress on RISE program.
Over 500 test campaigns and 500 hours of wind testing completed.
Preliminary Design Reviews of open fan and OGVs airfoils complete.
Hybrid electric ground tests demonstrate feasibility.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Key Takeaways.

Upgrade

Strategic Implications

CFM's advancements in open-fan engine technology may indicate a significant shift towards sustainable aviation solutions. The company's confidence in its RISE program suggests a potential competitive advantage in the market, which could influence the future of air travel and impact the development of more efficient engines.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Strategic Implications.

Upgrade

What Happened

Engine Maker Gains Confidence In Sustainable Aviation Solutions

CFM International has announced a series of successes in its RISE program, a suite of technologies aimed at developing sustainable engines. The company has completed over 500 test campaigns and 500 hours of wind testing, and has finished Preliminary Design Reviews of its open fan and outlet guide vanes airfoils. CFM has also conducted hybrid electric ground tests, demonstrating the feasibility of more electric aviation. The company’s progress was reported at a press event before the Farnborough Airshow 2026, according to AeroTime.

Source | Originally Published: July 18, 2026

Companies Mentioned