GEAC Launches Engine To Power Regional Jet

GE Aircraft Engines said yesterday it has launched development of the CF34- 8C turbofan, a 13,000- to 15,000-pounds-thrust engine selected last February to power Canadair's proposed 70-passenger Canadair CRJ-X airliner. The engine will provide about 40% more thrust and a thrust-to-weight ratio 10%...

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