Specialty chemicals and materials technology firm Cytec Industries has been selected as the preferred advanced materials supplier for the leading edge aviation propulsion (LEAP) high-bypass turbofan engine program.
The LEAP-1 engine is being developed by CFM International, a joint venture between Snecma (Safran) and GE Aviation.
The use of advanced composite materials in the Leap engine will reduce the aircraft weight by approximately 500 lb.
According to Safran, the next-generation engine will reduce fuel consumption by 15%, nitrogen oxide emissions by 50% and noise by 15 decibels.
Cytec's CYCOM PR520 resin system will be used in LEAP-1 engine fan blades and containment cases.
LEAP-1 engines are an option for the Airbus A320neo program and have been selected for COMAC's new single-aisle commercial jet C919.
Cytec plans to expand production capacities in Europe and the United States to support the LEAP engine program.
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