Bonjour, Paris! All the News That Made Headlines at the 2023 Paris Air Show
The aviation industry made its long-awaited return to the Paris Air Show this week, the first since 2019. An impressive display of commercial, military, and business and general aviation aircraft lined the side of the Le Bourget Airport runway, many with GE Aerospace technology onboard.
Open Skies: Why the CFM RISE Program Has 'Mentour Pilot' Petter Hörnfeldt Telling the World About Open Fan
Petter Hörnfeldt, also known as 'The Mentour Pilot,' is an AvGeek and influencer who's recent video raved about the CFM RISE program and its potential.
See why the commercial pilot is passionate about the program and what it means for the Future Of Flight.
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.
It Takes Three To Tango: LEAP Engines Will Power Southwest’s New Fleet Of 100 Boeing Jets
Southwest Airlines announced the purchase of advanced CFM International LEAP-1B engines to power 100 Boeing 737 MAX 7 aircraft. Southwest originally launched the LEAP-1B engine on the 737 MAX in 2011, with an order for 150 jets. This new deal takes the total order to 800 LEAP engines installed on its planes.
Just the Beginning: Lafayette Engine Facility Celebrates Five Years
GE Aviation's Lafayette manufacturing facility celebrates its 5 year anniversary.
CFM Keeping Strong Focus on Fleet Support Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic
CFM International has been voted the highest-rated OEM customer service company in the third annual Air Transport Aftermarket Customer Satisfaction Survey. The survey was conducted between mid-February and mid-May 2020 and elicited 185 responses, including 62 airlines around the world.
Malaysia Airlines finalizes CFM LEAP-1B engine order
At a special ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) finalized its order with CFM International for LEAP-1B engines to power 25 firm Boeing 737 MAX aircraft scheduled to begin delivery in 2019. The order is valued at more than $630 million U.S. at list price. The airplane order was announced in late July.
CFM LEAP-1B achieves joint certification!
After performing exceptionally well in flight test program, LEAP-1B achieves joint EASA/FAA certification.
Celebrating LEAP year!
LEAP Year may come around every four years, but advanced technology like the LEAP engine only comes around once in a generation!