GE Power Conversion to equip a new test facility in Belgium

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GE Power Conversion was awarded an important contract by Safran Aero Boosters for the supply of an electrical Variable Speed Drive System (VSDS) to equip an airplane motor compressor test bench. This bench will be part of the new aerodynamics test center called BeCOVER that Safran is building close to Liege, in Belgium.

The new facility, scheduled to be operational from 2023, will offer unique capabilities in Europe to the Aviation industry, but not limited to, with capacity to test all types of compressors for the next generations of civil and military aircraft engines. It will for example offer a turbofan test capability, a multi-speed gearbox as well as the possibility of co-piloting the tests remotely. “We are delighted to work once again with our long-term... ... More: Official Press Release GE

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