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GE Aviation and Safran Launch Advanced Technology Demonstration Program for Sustainable Engines; Extend CFM Partnership to 2050

Jun 14, 2021

GE Aviation and Safran today launched a bold technology development program targeting more than 20 percent lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions compared to today’s engines. The CFM RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines) program will demonstrate and mature a range of new, disruptive technologies for future engines that could enter service by the mid-2030s.

Remarkable Rosa! Seven Decades of Service for GE’s Tony Rosa

Jun 10, 2021

GE Aviation’s Tony Rosa marked his 70th GE work anniversary on June 11, making Rosa the longest-tenured GE employee.

Accelerating Additive: GE 3D-Printed Metal Part Receives Air Force Airworthiness Qualification

Jun 9, 2021

GE Aviation has received Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) approval from the US Air Force (USAF) for an F110 additively manufactured sump cover.

GE Aviation’s Quick Six With Jayesh Shanbhag, Regional General Manager for Customer and Product Support

Jun 2, 2021

A proud Pacific Islander from Mumbai, India, GE Aviation’s Jayesh Shanbhag shares how his culture shaped his experiences and how he began his career at GE Aviation.

Honoring Memorial Day: GE Volunteers Beautify Veterans Cemetery

May 28, 2021

It was a fitting tribute to Memorial Day, then, for nearly 100 GE volunteers to dedicate portions of their week cleaning and beautifying Hillcrest Cemetery near GE Aviation’s global headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. About 1,400 U.S. military veterans spanning from the Civil War to the Vietnam War are buried at this cemetery. Roughly 95% of those represent African American veterans.

Another Big Leap: India’s Fast-Rising IndiGo Places Massive Jet Engine Order With CFM

May 25, 2021

India’s IndiGo airline will use the fuel-efficient LEAP-1A engines from CFM International to power its fleet of 310 new Airbus A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR aircraft. The agreement, the largest in CFM’s history, includes 620 new installed engines and associated spare engines, as well as a multi-year service agreement.

Testing on GE’s First XA100 Adaptive Cycle Engine Concludes, Proves Out Transformational Capabilities

May 20, 2021

GE has completed testing of its first XA100 adaptive cycle engine, ushering in a new era of combat propulsion. GE initiated testing at its Evendale, Ohio, altitude test facility on December 22, 2020.

U.S. Army, Boeing and GE complete successful H-47 Chinook demonstration program with T408 engines

May 12, 2021

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center (DEVCOM AvMC), Boeing and GE recently completed all the planned test points under a multi-year demonstration program of a U.S. Army NCH-47D Chinook helicopter powered by GE’s advanced T408 turboshaft engine. The success of this effort demonstrates how integration of more powerful engines on the H-47 Chinook could support future aircraft capability and Army Aviation modernization efforts while reducing technical and integration risk.

From Co-ops to Business Leaders: How this GE Couple is Transforming the Culture

May 7, 2021

Jen and Carlos Perez started and built their careers at GE Aviation. They met as co-ops 20 years ago and later married.

Game Changer: Four Parts Proving Additive Manufacturing Can Compete with Casting on Cost

May 7, 2021

A collaboration between GE Aviation and GE Additive is proving that metal additive manufacturing can go toe-to-toe with conventional castings on price.

How a Surplus U.S. Army Black Hawk Found its Next Chapter on the Big Screen

Apr 27, 2021

While the military movie scenes we all know and love are staged, our hearts race like we’re part of the action. For that, you might be able to thank Helinet’s MovieHawk—a surplus U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter finding its second wind in the entertainment industry.

Sustainability: Our Noble Cause

Apr 22, 2021

CEO John Slattery spotlights some of the real work GE Aviation is doing toward our sustainability goals.

Flying “Bio:” GE Aviation Helps Lead Industry Efforts to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Apr 21, 2021

GE Aviation is helping lead the industry in Sustainable Aviation Fuel, work critical to helping the global aviation industry meet its collective goals to reduce emissions.

The KF-X, South Korea’s First Indigenous Fighter Jet, has been Revealed

Apr 20, 2021

A GE engine known for its versatility and reliability has hit its latest milestone. On April 9, South Korea’s Korea...

Up Close and Personal with the U.S. Air Force’s F-15EX Eagle II

Apr 15, 2021

As you can imagine, standing in front of two GE F110 engines integrated into an aircraft is a phenomenal experience for me. Last week, I was fortunate to do just that during a visit to Eglin Air Force Base for the official roll-out ceremony of Boeing’s newly named F-15EX Eagle II.

Ice Age: The GE Catalyst Completes its Ice-Testing Campaign

Apr 13, 2021

The Catalyst engine recently passed its ice testing campaign amid glacial temperatures, thanks to a team of seasoned engineers.

Growing Together: Kevin Bazeley’s Inspiring Passion for Diversity and Inclusion

Apr 5, 2021

When the Royal Air Force (RAF) dismissed Kevin Bazeley in the 1990s for being gay, he was devastated. His experiences with the RAF spearheaded Bazeley’s fight for justice and a lifelong commitment to championing inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

It Takes Three To Tango: LEAP Engines Will Power Southwest’s New Fleet Of 100 Boeing Jets

Mar 29, 2021

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.

Cool Operators: Icelandair Pilots Land Boeing Passenger Jet On A Blue Ice Runway In Antarctica

Mar 25, 2021

At the end of February, a Boeing 767 passenger jet, powered by two GE CF6 engines, flew to Antarctica to pick up a group of scientists returning home from the Troll research station.

No Two Alike: Each Jet Engine Delivery Comes With its Own Digital Thumbprint

Mar 15, 2021

Every GE Aviation and CFM engine is created with a digital copy, all the way down to every single part number.

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