GE changes CF34 containment system after test

General Electric plans to test a redesigned containment system for the CF34-8C1 engine being developed for the Canadair CRJ700 after earlier fan-rig tests revealed potential flaws. The test is expected to take place at the company's Ruston Gas Turbines site in the UK in September.

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