GE Aviation

--LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS - The CF34-8C1 turbofan engine realized a milestone on May 31 with the awarding of its type certificate by the Joint Airworthiness Authorities (JAA) of the European Community. Already certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in November of last year, the CF34-8C1 engine is the powerplant for the Bombardier Aerospace CRJ700 70-passenger regional jet, which is currently undergoing flight testing. Other CF34-8 series engines, now in development, include the CF34-8D for the Fairchild Dornier 528JET and 728JET regional aircraft and the CF34-8E for the Embraer ERJ170 regional aircraft. "The JAA and FAA type certificates are major achievements for the -8C1 program, acknowledging our accomplishment of the demanding goals we set for the program some three years ago," said Frank Klaus, general manager of GE Aircraft Engines' Small Commercial Engines. Rated in the 14,000-pound thrust class, the CF34-8C1 is produced by GE Aircraft Engines with Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI). IHI is a risk-and-revenue-sharing participant in the program and is responsible for the development and production of approximately 30% of the engine, including the low-pressure turbine, high-pressure compressor and some accessories.