GE Aircraft Engines claims to have achieved a 2% thrust increase on its CF6 engine using the material Rene 88 to coat the turbine blades. Rene 88 is a composite resin with high durability and temperature-resistance characteristics. Initial application on in-service engines is scheduled for May 2000.
Source: Flight International
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