The history of GE's T901 engine
Built on insights from four decades of proven performance on the T700 engine, the newly designed T901 (formerly GE3000) will deliver more power, fuel efficiency, and durability for the Army's Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP). Follow our journey through the world of T901 engines, below!
Ready for takeoff: LEAP-1B-powered Boeing 737 MAX 9 takes to the skies
The Boeing 737 MAX 9, powered by advanced LEAP-1B engines, last week successfully completed a two-hour, 42- minute first flight. During the mission, the airplane performed tests on flight controls, systems and handling qualities.
Let the heroes fly
The Avio Aero site in Brindisi, Italy is home to one of the longest-running specialist centers for aircraft service support activities.
Here, a team of technical support specialists and operators, highly experienced in the maintenance and repair of large aero-derivate turbines and military aircraft engines, carry out services on helicopter engines from the General Electric T700 family, which are fitted on the helicopter fleets of Italy’s Navy, Army and Airforce.
Robots are no myth, and these LEGO Leaguers know it!
A group of southern Ohio elementary students recently got a unique opportunity to learn about math and science directly from Adam Savage, former co-host of the Discovery Channel television series MythBusters. GE Aviation’s Peebles Test Operation invited the nearby Peebles Elementary FIRST LEGO League team to meet Savage while he was on site filming a GE YouTube video that will come out this summer.
Manufacturing brilliance: Showcasing GE's next-gen manufacturing efforts
Two of GE Aviation’s new U.S. factories in Lafayette, Indiana; and Asheville, North Carolina; were recently part of media events highlighting the innovative technologies at both operations.
More than a number: The significance behind David Joyce's no. 18 jersey
GE Aviation CEO David Joyce wore jersey number 18 when he took the mound on Monday to throw out the Reds’ Opening Day ceremonial first pitch in Cincinnati. Joe Alllen, the general manager of GE's Global Operations in North America, served as catcher.
GE Aviation’s Quick Six with Nina Tohill
In our third installation of Quick Six, The Bike Shop sat down with Nina Tohill, a customer support manager in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Cloudy with a chance of data: AirVault Joins GE
GE acquires AirVault to further enable web-based fleet maintenance records to drive efficiencies across the aviation ecosystem.
GE Aviation’s Quick Six with Raj Das
GE would not be the company it is today without its employees. From working mothers to U.S. military veterans, GE has a diverse team that should be recognized and celebrated. So, we created a series called the “Quick Six”—six questions we are asking employees to help us learn about their talents and backgrounds. Together, GE works.
A stroke of brilliance: Making factories and facilities smarter
The world is changing, and we have more access to data than ever before. This data can provide valuable insights that impact the decisions we’re making every day.
GE has been leading this charge with Brilliant Factories, a sophisticated factory that combines lean manufacturing with advanced software analytics to enhance productivity.