News via Reuters from Boeing on new engine for 737

News via Reuters from Boeing on new engine for 737
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/11/us-boeing-idUSTRE77A4PT20110811

“…Albaugh also said the company plans to go to its board of directors later this month for approval of its plan to make a version of its best-selling 737 narrow-body plane with a new, fuel-efficient engine.

The “re-engine” program is already seeing strong demand, Albaugh said. …”

And here is a video and Boeing’s take on the new CFM56-7BE and impressions from the technicians.
http://www.boeing.com/Features/2011/01/bca_fuel-efficient_737_01_18_11.html

“…The 2-percent reduction in fuel consumption is projected to save airlines $125,000 per airplane, per year.

This adds up to a 7-percent cut of the Next-Generation 737’s fuel use since the first airplane entered service in 1998….
…Environmentally speaking, 2 percent equals 470 tons less carbon emitted per airplane annually, according to CFM International.
If an airline has to pay a carbon tax, that translates into $11,700 a year at $25 a ton per airplane.

Moreover, airlines will be able to save up to 4 percent in maintenance costs because the higher-performing turbine blades mean the engine needs fewer of them – 9 percent fewer in the low-pressure turbine and 5 percent fewer in the high-pressure turbine….”