Under the initiative, either Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) or Seletar Airport (XSP) will be used as a testbed to co-develop what CAAS describes as a “comprehensive readiness framework” for integrating open-fan engines and next-generation aircraft into existing airport operations. The work will cover aircraft and engine design considerations, airport infrastructure modifications, changes to operational procedures, safety standards and regulatory processes.

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[–] 5 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

Turbofans are tested by shooting a standardized frozen turkey into them. The engine must survive to be qualified.

I'm sure a bad luck event can have birds stuck inside, but in most cases they go all the way through.

Edit: found this reference: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-33/subpart-E/section-33.76

And this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBHJvSJoX4k Not sure if it's the right thing, some comments say it's a blade separation test, which is much more violent than bird ingestion.

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago (1 child)

    standardized frozen turkey

    NIST frozen turkeys must cost as much as a house.

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