GE Aerospace delivers 3,000th GE90 production engine

GE Aerospace has delivered its 3,000th GE90 production engine.

Designed specifically for the Boeing 777 family, the GE90-engine family has combined nearly 130 million fight hours and 18 million cycles since entry into service in 1995. Currently, 29 engines have accumulated more than 100,000 flying hours, with the fleet leaders approaching 107,000 hours and 19,000 cycles.

“Not many would have believed that we'd come close to this 3,000-engine milestone during the early years of the GE90 programme,” said Nate Hoening, GE90 programme manager for GE Aerospace. “We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to Boeing, our customers around the world, and all of the dedicated workers who have made this marvel of an engine one of aviation's great success stories.”

The production totals include 408 base engines (GE90-94B) and 2,592 growth engines (GE90-115B). Originally one of three engine choices for 777, Boeing selected the GE90-115B in July 1999 as the exclusive power for longer-range Boeing 777-300ER and 777-200LR jetliners. The engine also exclusively powers the 777 Freighter.

Its architecture and mechanical design have influenced every GE and CFM turbofan over the last two decades, from the popular GEnx and record-selling CFM LEAP engine to the Passport for corporate jets and the next generation GE9X engine for the Boeing 777X family.