Aerodynamics. Fuel efficiency. Reliability. Extended time on wing. It all started with the development of GE Aviation’s CF6 engine more than 45 years ago.

The second phase of GE9X CMC (ceramic matrix composite) component testing in a GEnx demonstrator engine is complete, with the CMCs continuing to be the clear cool winner. The demonstrator engine accumulated 1,800 cycles in the latest round of tests, which included exposure to harsh environmental conditions of dust and debris. The level of debris exposure was equivalent to about 3,000 take-off and landing operation cycles. The GE9X engine will power Boeing's 777X aircraft.

Discover lessons learned while developing Predix-based applications for the aviation industry from Jon Dunsdon, Chief Technology Officer for GE Aviation's Digital Solutions business.

Joseph Sorota, likely the last member of the World War II-era top-secret team that designed the first U.S. jet engine, died Saturday at his home in Singer Island, Florida. He was 96.

Last year, GE Volunteers in the Aviation business donated more than 155,000 hours -- working in schools, community and non-profit organizations, and civic spaces. Their impact directly benefits public school students, veterans and active duty service personnel, children in low-income homes, aging residents, and thousands of others in communities across the globe.

The venerable CT7/T700 family has proven a reliable engine partner for helicopter pilots for decades. Soon it will branch out to power a new breed of aircraft with non-cockpit operators.

As the CFM56 engine program recently marked its 30,000th engine delivery, here are some key facts about the most popular commercial aircraft engine that's really "grown up" over the past five decades.

On Dec. 21, the CFM International team achieved one when its advanced LEAP-1C integrated propulsion system was simultaneously awarded Type Certificates by both the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for entry into commercial service on the COMAC C919 aircraft.

GE Aviation’s development program for the world's largest commercial aircraft engine has been very nice this year.

Get your cameras ready to celebrate the GE90’s 2,000 engine delivery!