The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Type Certificates to GE Aircraft Engines (GEAE) for CF34-8 Growth jet engines for three aircraft applications. 



"This is a terrific achievement for the CF34-8 Growth program," said David Joyce, general manager of GEAE's Small Commercial Engine Programs. "We are proud to add the -8 Growth models to the CF34 product line. Special thanks to the specialists, partners, and suppliers for their incredible demonstration of technical excellence, teamwork, and dedication." 



The CF34-8 Growth engine certification program included the completion of 19 major engine tests at three sites: GEAE's facilities at Peebles, Ohio, and Lynn, Massachusetts, as well as at Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI) of Japan. IHI is a revenue-sharing participant in the CF34-8 Growth program. In addition, more than 25 component and rig tests were completed at locations worldwide. 



The CF34-8 Growth engines, capable of producing maximum takeoff thrust of 14,510 pounds, are designed to power twin-engine airliners scheduled to enter revenue service over the next two years: the CF34-8C5 for the 86-passenger Bombardier CRJ900, the CF34-8D for the 70+-passenger Fairchild Dornier 728, and the CF34-8E for the 70+-passenger EMBRAER 170/175. All three engine models are derivatives of the CF34-8C1, which entered service in early 2001 and now powers CRJ700 aircraft of six airlines. 



The CF34-8C5 began flight-testing on the Bombardier CRJ900 in 2001. The CF34-8E is currently undergoing flight tests on the EMBRAER 170 aircraft. The CF34-8D is now installed on Fairchild Dornier's 728 aircraft. 



The CF34-8 Growth program is one example of GE's considerable commitment to and confidence in the regional jet market. Total firm orders for the entire series of CF34-8 Growth engines currently exceeds 230, and options exceed 340. 



GE Aircraft Engines, a division of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), is the world's leading manufacturer of jet engines for civil and military aircraft, including engines produced by CFM International, a 50/50 joint company of Snecma Moteurs of France and GE. GEAE also manufactures gas turbines, derived from its highly successful jet engine programs, for marine and industrial applications. In addition, GEAE provides comprehensive maintenance support, through its GE Engine Services operation, for GE and non-GE jet engines in service throughout the world. Visit GEAE online at www.geae.com.