SUMMARYThe technology programs for the Energy Efficient Engine (E 3 ) combustors are outlined, status and test results to date are summarized, and press, ent and future challenges indicated. The NASA-sponsored programs, which are being conducted at the General Electric Company and Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, are making important technology advances. Both combustor designs W utilize an annular configuration with two-zone combustion for low emissions, advanced liners for improved durability, and short, curved-wall, dump prediffusers for compactness. Advanced cooling techniques and segmented construction characterize the advanced liners in both programs. Liner segments are made from castable, turbine-type materials. At this time, analysis and design activities have been completed; experimental evaluations are progressing. Test results are verifying both design concepts for combustion, cooling, and mechanical integrity. All goals appear capable of being met, with the e x ception of NOx.