GE is collaborating with Bombardier to develop the GE Passport™ Integrated Propulsion System (IPS) for the Bombardier Global 7000 & 8000 large-cabin, long-range business jets due to enter service in 2016. By utilizing advanced engine technology, and designing the engine, nacelle, thrust reverser, and ancillary hardware as a uniquely integrated system, GE and Bombardier expect to reduce design redundancies and more fully optimize overall aircraft performance. This is intended to reduce airplane weight, drag, fuel consumption, and associated CO2 emissions compared to current Bombardier business jets.
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Environmental Benefits
GE's Passport™ Integrated Propulsion System (IPS) is being designed to improve aircraft fuel efficiency by 14-18% for Bombardier's family of Global 7000 & 8000 business jets compared to existing Bombardier business jets. For a typical operator with an average flight length of 3.3 hours, this improved efficiency would avoid approximately 1,600 metric tons of CO2 emissions per Global 7000 aircraft over a seven-year ownership horizon, equivalent to the CO2 emissions of over 140 of these average length flights.
Operating Benefits
GE's Passport™ Integrated Propulsion System (IPS) is being designed to improve aircraft fuel efficiency by 14-18% for Bombardier's family of Global 7000 & 8000 business jets compared to existing Bombardier business jets. For a typical operator with an average flight length of 3.3 hours, this improved efficiency would result in reduced fuel costs of $810,000 per Global 7000 aircraft over a seven-year ownership horizon, assuming a corporate airport jet fuel price of $4.75 per gallon.
