GE Military Engine Programs in the Midst of Historic Stretch
Testing on second XA100 adaptive cycle engine prototype begins
F110-powered F-15EX flight test campaign progresses
GE Focused on U.S. Air Force’s Future as Key Programs Progress
A world-leading provider of military jet engines, and a U.S. Air Force partner since 1947, GE is poised to support the next generation of USAF needs. An unparalleled suite of innovative GE products stands ready to meet emerging mission demands.
The Record-Setting Passport Engine Departs from New Destination
The GE Aviation Lafayette team assembles its first Passport engine for the Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft.
GE Aviation Has Storied History With United States Air Force
GE Aviation's history working with the Air Force dates back to the dawn of the jet age, when the U.S. military branch was established on Sept. 18, 1947.
Why Re-Engining Experience Makes GE the Top Choice for the B-52
GE Aviation has successfully completed more aircraft re-engining programs for the U.S. Air Force than any other company. That experience makes GE the top choice to re-engine the B-52 Stratofortress.
GE Aviation Checks Off First Big Milestone: Here's What's Next in 2020
2020 is off to a fast start and GE Aviation has already checked off one of its biggest milestones of the year with the first flight of the GE9X-powered Boeing 777X on January 25th. Here are the other big moments the business is anticipating.
Sustaining the Stratofortress
The Boeing B-52 is a true timeless warrior, first entering service in 1955. It served as an icon of US air power beginning with the Cold War, and continues to support our warfighters today. The US Air Force plans to keep it in service until the year 2050 and the US Air Force has budgeted to move forward with a B-52 re-engining program in the Fiscal Year 2019 Department of Defense Budget Proposal.