Questions Arise About Practicality of 787 Standard Engine Interface
It seems Boeing hasn’t convinced everyone of the value of its standard engine interface feature on the 787 Dreamliner, which the company says allows quick
GEnx-1B turbofans power the fifth 787 prototype. Boeing has advertised a standard engine interface on the type, allowing for efficient interchangeability between the GEnx and Rolls-Royce Trent 1000. At least one of the two engine makers has questioned the feature's practicality, however. (Copyright Boeing)
