GE Aviation finalizes GE9X engine program participant agreements

GE Aviation finalized agreements with IHI Corporation, Safran Aircraft Engines and Safran Aero Boosters as participants in the GE9X engine program. GE9X engine program participants play a significant role, producing a combined total of about 25 percent share of the components for the GE9X engine that will power the Boeing 777X aircraft.
IHI: With headquarters in Japan, IHI is responsible for the design and manufacturing of various components in the low-pressure turbine and the fan mid-shaft. IHI is a participant on the CF34, GE90, GEnx and Passport engine programs and has been producing GE military engines under license for more than 60 years.
Safran Aircraft Engines: Based in France, Safran Aircraft Engines is responsible for the design and manufacturing of the 3D-woven composite forward fan case, the turbine rear frame and participate with GE on the composite fan blades through CFAN, its 50/50 joint venture company. Safran Aircraft Engines produces the CFM56 and LEAP engine within CFM International, the 50/50 joint company with GE and is a participant on the CF6, GE90 and GP7200 engine programs.
Safran Aero Boosters: Headquartered in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters is responsible for the design and manufacturing of the low pressure compressor as well as the manufacturing of the fan disk. Safran Aero Boosters is a participant in the CF34, GEnx and Passport engine programs.
MTU Aero Engines AG is another GE9X engine program participant and is responsible for the design and manufacturing of the turbine center frame.