Taking Off: What The Anniversary Of America’s First Jet Engine Means For the Future Of Flight
Joseph Sorota was working his shift at a GE factory in Lynn, Massachusetts, when he was called to the main office.
Farnborough Airshow: 5 defining moments where GE made headlines
The Farnborough International Airshow, a week-long event located just southwest of London, is a trade exhibition for the top aerospace commercial and defense companies around the world, as well as a general air show for the public on its final two days. Over the last 70 years, GE Aviation has continued to be an integral part of the show. With that in mind, here are five Farnborough Airshow moments that have stood out over time for GE.
The turbojet engine that launched the U.S., GE into the jet age celebrates 75 years
GE Aviation's Type 1-A turbojet engine, designed to power the highly secret XP-59A aircraft, celebrates the 75th anniversary of its inaugural flight -- launching the U.S. and GE Aviation into the jet age.
The Last Of The Hush-Hush Boys: Joseph Sorota, Who Helped Build The First U.S. Jet Engine, Dies At 96, via GE Reports
Joseph Sorota, likely the last member of the World War II-era top-secret team that designed the first U.S. jet engine, died Saturday at his home in Singer Island, Florida. He was 96.
Aviation Week opens 100-year vault of GE Aviation history
Aviation Week has unlocked all 100 years of its content, including a treasure chest of GE Aviation history!