Baseline testing of the Passport engine to characterise performance before hybrid electric components are added © GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace and NASA develop hybrid electric engine

GE Aerospace is developing a hybrid electric demonstrator engine with NASA that will integrate electric motor/generators into a high-bypass commercial turbofan to supplement power during different phases of operation. This involves modifying a passport engine with hybrid electric components for testing under NASA’s Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) project. It is one of several initiatives […]

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GE Aerospace's investment in Tres Rios will increase the repair capacity of CFM LEAP engines in Brazil

GE Aerospace to invest BRL 430 million in Tres Rios MRO plant

Financial

GE Aerospace is expanding its Tres Rios maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) plant with an investment of BRL 430 million in response to increased customer demand across the region. The expansion work began earlier this year and is expected to be completed by autumn 2025. With the plant upgrade, the site will employ 500 GE

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Patrick de Castelbajac joins GE Aerospace as Chief Strategy Officer

People

GE Aerospace has announced the appointment of Patrick de Castelbajac as Chief Strategy Officer, effective from 24 June 2024. De Castelbajac will report directly to GE Aerospace Chairman and CEO H. Lawrence Culp Jr. In his new role, de Castelbajac will oversee the company’s enterprise strategic planning. He will collaborate with GE Aerospace’s business and

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GE Aerospace advances adaptive engine testing for future combat fighters

Military & Defense

GE Aerospace has announced the completion of the next series of testing on its XA100 adaptive cycle engine, marking a step forward in advancing this next-generation technology for future combat aircraft. Adaptive cycle engines play a crucial role in ensuring U.S. combat aircraft maintain their superiority, offering 30% greater range and significantly enhanced thermal management

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KLM Group signs up for GE Aerospace’s fuel insight solution

Information Technology

GE Aerospace, Software as a Service, has announced that KLM Group Airlines (KLM Group), comprising KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, KLM Cityhopper and Martinair, has enlisted its Fuel Insight software to enhance fuel efficiency, lower CO2 emissions and consolidate around a unified set of tools at the group level. Previously, KLM trialled GE Aerospace’s Flight Analytics

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GE Aerospace and GE Vernova rang the opening bell together on April 2, 2024, at the NYSE © GE Vernova

GE Aerospace takes flight as independent public company

Financial

On April 2, GE Aerospace soared into independence as a publicly traded entity, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of flight after the completion of the GE Vernova spin-off. Trading under the ticker “GE” on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), GE Aerospace charts a course towards innovation and excellence. H. Lawrence Culp Jr.,

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GE Aerospace to invest over US$650 million in manufacturing facilities, supply chain in 2024

MRO & Production

GE Aerospace has revealed its intention to inject US$650 million into its manufacturing facilities and supply chain this year. The investment aims to boost production capabilities and enhance quality to better serve both commercial and defence clientele. H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., Chairman and CEO of GE and CEO of GE Aerospace, stated, “As GE Aerospace

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Aerospace leaders unite to safeguard aviation supply chain

MRO & Production

Prominent figures from the U.S. and European aerospace sectors have formed a coalition aimed at bolstering the integrity of the aviation supply chain and preventing unauthorised parts from infiltrating it. Key members of the Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition include representatives from Airbus, American Airlines, Boeing, Delta Air Lines, GE Aerospace, Safran, StandardAero, with former

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Emirates became the first airline to operate an Airbus A380 using 100% SAF in one of the four GP7200 engines

GE Aerospace and partners complete testing on tenth engine model using 100% SAF since 2016

Aircraft & Engines

GE Aerospace reached a new milestone for a more sustainable future of flight with the completion of testing on its tenth engine model using 100% SAF since 2016, confirming the company and its joint ventures have one of the most expansive programmes for testing the alternative fuel in the industry. For example, in 2018, GE90

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China Airlines partners with GE for services on 747-400F fleet

MRO & Production

China Airlines has entered into a services agreement with GE Aerospace for its 747-400F fleet, as announced by GE Aerospace. Under this long-term agreement, China Airlines will rely on GE’s OEM solution for high-pressure compressor air foils, with GE managing the repair and replacement of these components for the carrier’s CF6-powered Boeing 747-400F aircraft during

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GE Aerospace and NASA develop hybrid electric engine

GE Aerospace to invest BRL 430 million in Tres Rios MRO plant

Patrick de Castelbajac joins GE Aerospace as Chief Strategy Officer

GE Aerospace advances adaptive engine testing for future combat fighters

KLM Group signs up for GE Aerospace’s fuel insight solution

GE Aerospace takes flight as independent public company

GE Aerospace to invest over US$650 million in manufacturing facilities, supply chain in 2024

Aerospace leaders unite to safeguard aviation supply chain

GE Aerospace and partners complete testing on tenth engine model using 100% SAF since 2016

China Airlines partners with GE for services on 747-400F fleet

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