Feeling Connected: How Engineer Devon Shepherd Put On Her Authentic Face and Succeeded at GE
When she was a little girl, every Friday for six years of her childhood, Devon Shepherd’s family would get in their minivan and drive to the airport to watch planes take off and land. Little did she know, plane spotting would help influence her into working at GE Aerospace for more than 20 years.
'The Backbone of Indian Aviation': GE Aerospace, CFM Close One of Commercial Aviation’s Largest Deals Ever
Air India announced on February 14 that it is buying 400 single-aisle and 70 twin-aisle commercial aircraft. To power the larger airliners — Boeing 787 and 777X twin-engine jets — the carrier signed an agreement with GE Aerospace for 40 GEnx-1B and 20 GE9X engines, plus engine services. Air India will also buy more than 800 LEAP engines from CFM International, a 50-50 joint company between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines, to outfit the smaller planes in the order, 210 Airbus A320/A321neo aircraft and 190 Boeing 737 MAX-family aircraft.
Air India Selects GE Aerospace to Power Record Aircraft Order
Air India, part of Tata Sons, has signed a firm order for 40 GEnx-1B and 20 GE9X engines, plus a multi-year TrueChoice™ engine services agreement. The deal was signed in coordination with the airline’s firm order for 20 Boeing 787 and 10 Boeing 777X aircraft.
Like Father, Like Son: How Chris Day Followed His Dad Into GE’s Engineering World
Chris Day, Edison Engineering leader, reflects on his career and how his dad, who spent 25 years at GE, granted him the inspiration for a lifetime in engineering.
Farewell Farnborough! All the News That Made Headlines
From hybrid electric to sustainable aviation fuel, GE is at the Farnborough International Airshow to lead conversation about the innovative steps it will take to achieve a more sustainable future of flight. It's been four years since the last in-person Farnborough Airshow, and GE will be on the ground to give you the latest information. Below is a live recap of the latest deals and stories.
From PowerPoint to Flight Demo: How GE Aviation Employees Made 100% SAF Passenger Flight Possible
The aviation industry’s first passenger flight using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel was powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines. The demonstration flight was also powered by GE Aviation employees striving to make a difference.
The Future Of Flight: Engine-Maker Unveils New Technology Development Program To Cut CO2 Emissions By 20%
Travis Harper and his colleagues are developing the technology that could ultimately lead to an engine that would use 20% less fuel and produce 20% fewer CO2 emissions than the most efficient jet engines today.
Another Big Leap: India’s Fast-Rising IndiGo Places Massive Jet Engine Order With CFM
India’s IndiGo airline will use the fuel-efficient LEAP-1A engines from CFM International to power its fleet of 310 new Airbus A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR aircraft. The agreement, the largest in CFM’s history, includes 620 new installed engines and associated spare engines, as well as a multi-year service agreement.
No Two Alike: Each Jet Engine Delivery Comes With its Own Digital Thumbprint
Every GE Aviation and CFM engine is created with a digital copy, all the way down to every single part number.
A More Sustainable Future: GE Aviation's Sustainability Goals and Progress
GE’s priority has always been to develop and mature breakthrough technologies that reduce jet engine weight, reduce harmful emissions, and lower noise.