GE's Giant: The Bellwether Engine That Reinvented the Logistics, Economics, and Aesthetics of Jet Travel
GE90 engine has surpassed 100 million flight hours and nearly 55.7 billion miles flown. A deeper dive into the history of the bellwether engine that's reinvented the logistics, economics, and aesthetics of jet travel.
The GE90 Engine, A Technological Pioneer, Surpasses 100 Million Hours
The GE90 engine has surpassed 100 million flight hours. In November, the aircraft engine will mark 25 years in service. Under the wings of the Boeing 777 family, the GE90 engine reached the 100-million-hour mark averaging more than 4 million hours a year.
‘Terning’ the T700 vertical: GE’s T700 completes a key test as powerplant for unmanned air system
While sometimes you must wait your turn, the T700 is boldly taking its “tern” now. In January, a T700-powered Tern Integrated Propulsion System Test (IPST) completed sustained vertical operations for the first time during testing in the California desert.
Manufacturing brilliance: Showcasing GE's next-gen manufacturing efforts
Two of GE Aviation’s new U.S. factories in Lafayette, Indiana; and Asheville, North Carolina; were recently part of media events highlighting the innovative technologies at both operations.
What's in a 45 year legacy? The CF6 engine-aviation's workhorse-celebrates 45 years on wing
Aerodynamics. Fuel efficiency. Reliability. Extended time on wing. It all started with the development of GE Aviation’s CF6 engine more than 45 years ago.
A LEAP forward: the LEAP 1-C becomes third member of engine family to earn joint FAA-EASA certification
On Dec. 21, the CFM International team achieved one when its advanced LEAP-1C integrated propulsion system was simultaneously awarded Type Certificates by both the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for entry into commercial service on the COMAC C919 aircraft.
Oh the places the GE90 goes: Get your cameras ready to celebrate the GE90’s 2,000 engine delivery
Get your cameras ready to celebrate the GE90’s 2,000 engine delivery!
Malaysia Airlines finalizes CFM LEAP-1B engine order
At a special ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) finalized its order with CFM International for LEAP-1B engines to power 25 firm Boeing 737 MAX aircraft scheduled to begin delivery in 2019. The order is valued at more than $630 million U.S. at list price. The airplane order was announced in late July.