Known for its daring rescues and VIP transport, the Sikorsky S-92 is getting an upgrade. GE Aerospace's CT7 engines that power the S-92 will now use a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and conventional jet fuel during maintenance, repair, and overhaul at ITP Aero. This move reflects the aviation industry's commitment to sustainable flight.

The addition makes a total of 24 CH-53K production aircraft now under contract. GE Aviation’s Lynn plant continues to deliver T408 production engines to the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR).

Sikorsky hosted the inaugural flight demonstration of its S-97 Raider™ at its West Palm Beach flight test center. The S-97 Raider, a high-speed coaxial helicopter (possesses a clutched rear propeller to make it go fast or shut off in hover) powered by a single GE YT706 engine, smoothly demonstrated both top-end speed and agility.

GE Aviation in Clearwater Florida was recently awarded elite supplier status from Sikorsky for work on the UH-60 Black Hawk aircraft. GE was one of 19 suppliers recognized by Sikorsky’s leadership team during a ceremony in West Palm Beach, Florida for achieving elite supplier level of performance.

GE Aviation’s largest turboshaft engine – the GE38-1B, designated the T408 by the US government – successfully powered the first flight of the U.S. Marine Corps’ CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter, on Tuesday, October 27.