GE's CF6-80C2 engine has clocked more than 100 million flight hours since entering service in 1985. And it shows no signs of slowing down.
Based on the fleet's current flying rate of 866,000 flight hours per month, the engine will hit the milestone of a second 100 million flight hours in less than ten years.
"We are thrilled about the performance and staying power of the CF6-80C2," said Colleen Athans, general manager for the CF6 project. "The engine has demonstrated best-in-class reliability and cost of ownership for our global airline customers. We look forward to the next 100 million hours of distinguished performance."
The CF6-80C2 powers the Airbus A300 and A310, and Boeing's 767, 747 and MD-11 aircraft with more than 3,300 engines in service with 125 airlines. The powerplant is part of GE's best-selling CF6 family, powering more than ten models of commercial wide-body aircraft. In recent years, the family has also played a major role in military aviation, powering transports, tankers and surveillance aircraft. The CF6 has flown more hours than any other high-bypass engine family.
Source: Flight Daily News