The F110 has come full circle with US Air Force F-15s. After finding success internationally, the F110 will power the new, fly-by-wire F-15EX Advanced Eagle – its fifth F-15 variant, which is slated to replace the oldest F-15s remaining in the Air Force fleet. Once fielded, the F110-powered F-15EX will finally fulfill the possibility GE invested in decades ago with this engine and airframe for the Air Force.

Some of the fascinating, technical challenges presented to engineers in the GE9X program over the last few years.

GE Aviation has successfully completed one-third of the 25 major test campaigns required for certification of the GE9X, and is on track to certify the engine next year. GE9X, the largest commercial engine in aviation history, will power Boeing’s new 777X aircraft.

The GE9X engine lifted off on March 13 under wing of GE Aviation’s 747 flying testbed in Victorville, California, for its first flight test.

The first A321LR (Long Range), took its maiden flight from Hamburg Germany yesterday, commencing its flight test program. The aircraft, MSN7877, is powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines.

LEAP-1C performs flawlessly on COMAC C919 during maiden flight.