We're Going to Need A Bigger Bellmouth: Engineering Solutions for an Engineering Marvel
Some of the fascinating, technical challenges presented to engineers in the GE9X program over the last few years.
GE Aviation and Embry-Riddle Team Up to Enhance Aviation Safety Education
A new partnership between the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and GE Aviation is improving aviation safety education by providing students and faculty with access to a leading flight data analytics platform.
Long Live the J85, GE’s “Little Tough Guy”
No engine in jet propulsion is quite like GE’s tiny J85 turbojet. Originally designed in 1954, the J85 is expected to power U.S. military aircraft until at least 2040.
Call of Duty: Jean Lydon-Rodgers Named to Women in Aviation Advisory Board
Jean Lydon-Rodgers, president and CEO of GE Aviation Services, has been appointed to the newly formed Women in Aviation Advisory Board (WIAAB) within the FAA to develop strategies that will encourage women and girls to pursue careers in the field of aviation.
The Long Way Home: GEnx-Powered Nonstop Flight from Tahiti to Paris Sets a Record
An Air Tahiti Nui Boeing 787 Dreamliner powered by GEnx engines set a new commercial airline record in March when it flew 9,765 air miles in 15 hours and 45 minutes nonstop from Tahiti to Paris.
Shake It Off: How One Edison Program Leader Learned to Embrace Opportunity
Lee Dillon oversees 66 engineers in GE Aviation's Edison Engineering Leadership Program, which has funneled a cohort of top engineering talent to all of GE’s core businesses over the years. She calls it "the best job ever."
When the Clouds Lift: How Data Can Help Airlines Recover From COVID-19 Disruptions
GE Aviation is offering a new digital fuel dashboard at no cost to airline customers using software enabled by Microsoft Azure. It can help airlines make better decisions in crucial areas like saving fuel and parking planes.
GE Aviation Tied to Two Projects Nominated for 2019 Collier Trophy
In February, the National Aeronautic Association announced nine nominees for excellence in aeronautics and astronautics in America, competing for the prestigious Collier Trophy. Of the nine nominees this year, GE Aviation has ties to two projects in contention for the prestigious award: the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) team and the Bombardier Global 7500.
Mr. Cooper Goes to Washington
Remembering Dr. Tom Cooper and GE Aviation’s marathon budget battle on Capitol Hill over the Joint Strike Fighter
Steering the Iconic GE90 Through Turbulence
GE Aviation Hall of Fame member Russ Sparks helped steer the GE90 through its most challenging era, and in doing so, he left his own lasting impact on GE Aviation.