Cessna Aircraft’s selection of the Safran Silvercrest engine for the Hemisphere large-cabin business jet is a positive sign that technical issues with the 12,000-pound-thrust-class turbofan have been overcome after the engine triggered delays for the Dassault Falcon 5X twinjet program.
Cessna Selects Safran Silvercrest Engine for Large-Cabin Hemisphere
Key Takeaways:
- Cessna Aircraft has selected the Safran Silvercrest engine for its new Hemisphere large-cabin business jet, indicating that the engine's previous technical issues have been resolved.
- The Silvercrest engine was chosen for its superior fuel economy, offering 15 percent better efficiency than competing engines, and its environmental benefits.
- The Hemisphere jet is scheduled for its first flight in 2019, with the Silvercrest engine expected to be certified in early to mid-2018.
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