Technology And Knowledge for European Open Fan Flight

Technology And Knowledge for European Open Fan Flight


TAKE OFF is a European demonstration project developing the Open Fan engine for short- and medium-range (SMR) aircraft, in line with the priorities of the Clean Aviation programme. Its goal is to achieve up to 30% reduction in fuel burn at aircraft level and to prepare the technology for Entry into Service around 2035.

The project builds on the results of the OFELIA and COMPANION initiatives and on cooperation with national programmes to deliver a full-scale in-flight demonstration of the Open Fan engine. It covers the entire chain of activities: final engine design, assembly and instrumentation, integration with the aircraft, flight clearance, as well as post-flight data analysis and calibration of digital models.

TAKE OFF also supports the future certification of Open Fan engines through early and continuous engagement with airworthiness authorities, development of draft regulatory material, and application of the Certification Readiness Level (CRL) concept. By providing flight-validated data, enhanced digital tools and matured technologies, the project strengthens Europe’s leadership in sustainable aviation and accelerates the deployment of a new generation of SMR aircraft.

Link to full project description on CORDIS database - Technology And Knowledge for European Open Fan Flight | TAKE OFF | Project | Fact Sheet | HORIZON | CORDIS | European Commission


PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PERIOD:

01 January 2026 - 31 December 2029


PROJECT VALUE:

Total project budget: € 139 022 721,03 incl. € 99 997 426,15 of EU grant

GE Aerospace Poland total budget: € 1 300 864,64 incl. € 910 605,25 of EU grant