PowerJet's SaM146 turbofans for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 have clocked up more than 100h in flight, including time on the Ilyushin Il-76 pictured, and a total of 3,800h of operation. Eight engines are being used for testing which is due to lead to EASA certification in November and Russian approval soon afterwards. The Superjet 100 is in the static park at Le Bourget.
Source: Flight Daily News
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