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News archive: GE Aerospace Engines

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3 June The megawatt-class system combines electric propulsion components with a CT7 gas turbine engine.

GE completes hybrid-electric powertrain test ahead of flight trials

NASA-backed testing has validated a complete megawatt-class propulsion system after more than a decade of technology development.

14 May

GE advances XA102 engine for future fighter programme

Completion of the assembly readiness review keeps the NGAP adaptive propulsion effort moving towards full demonstrator build.

1 April

Safran plans €125m aircraft components plant in Wallonia

Compressor plant in Welkenraedt aims to support rising demand from major civil aircraft engine programmes, with operations expected to begin in 2028

25 March Around €40 million will go toward MRO and component repair facilities in Europe.

GE Aerospace invests €110m across Europe to expand production

Investment across five countries will scale manufacturing and engine support, with hiring and training strengthening long-term industrial capacity.

12 March The S-92A+ introduces a series of upgrades designed to extend performance and durability.

Sikorsky prepares production run of upgraded S-92A+

Assembly of the first upgraded S-92A+ helicopters will begin in New York as Sikorsky prepares for growing government and offshore transport demand.

5 February Rémi Maillard of Airbus; Jeffrey Siow, Acting Minister for Transport, Singapore; Han Kok Juan, Director-General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore; and David Dufrenois of Safran Singapore.

Partners advance Open Fan readiness with Singapore testing

An agreement sets out airport trials and a readiness framework to evaluate how Open Fan engines interact with infrastructure operations and regulatory systems.

29 January Ground testing at the Peebles Test Operation played a central role in validating the hybrid electric turbofan design.

GE completes hybrid electric turbofan power extraction testing

Testing at Peebles confirmed that a hybrid electric turbofan can move and control electrical power without relying on energy storage.

4 December 2025

GE Aerospace grows in West Jefferson to meet narrowbody demand

More than 40 new jobs will be created as the company adds over 35,000 sq ft and installs advanced equipment at the facility.

5 November 2025 GEK800 undergoing induced stall and exhaust flame durability testing during limits evaluation at Purdue University’s Zucrow Laboratories.

Kratos and GE Aerospace complete altitude testing on GEK800

The GEK800 engine underwent successful altitude, durability and limits testing at Purdue’s Zucrow Laboratories, marking the first test at the recently expanded ZL9 facility.

11 September 2025 BETA's A250 eVTOL took its first flight at the company’s Vermont headquarters last year.

GE puts $300m into BETA to advance hybrid electric aviation

The agreement is set to combine GE Aerospace’s turbine expertise with BETA’s generator technology, accelerating hybrid electric development for Advanced Air Mobility.

3 July 2025 A model of the F414 engine mounted on a KF-21 airframe.

Hanwha to supply 80 engines for first mass-produced KF-21s

An extension from has brought the company's total contract value to KRW 1.1794 trillion, including extensive post-sale military support through to 2028.

5 June 2025

Safran Blades opens Marchin site for titanium blade production

The facility in Wallonia was built with regional and federal support and aims to produce 700,000 blades annually by 2026.

17 April 2025 The Seremban facility occupies 20,000 square metres of land with further expansion and upgrades already planned.

NAFCO launches Malaysian site as global output grows

The company's Seremban plant marked its official opening with industry and government guests and will focus on both aerospace and automotive components.

3 April 2025 The Digital Backbone allows upgrades without involving the primary integrator, cutting time and cost.

GE joins Bell to deliver FLRAA avionics and Digital Backbone

The FLRAA programme has moved into its next phase as the US Army approved Milestone B for engineering and manufacturing development under Bell's lead.

27 March 2025 Italy will receive the largest share, €55.6 million, for new engine test cells and upgraded manufacturing capabilities.

GE plans investment in European manufacturing

The €78 million investment across five countries will expand facilities, introduce advanced manufacturing processes and create over 500 aerospace jobs.

20 March 2025

GE commits nearly $1 billion to U.S. manufacturing

Investments will expand production for commercial and military engines, scale advanced materials and strengthen supplier networks across 16 states.

6 March 2025 Catalyst features a 16:1 overall pressure ratio, improving fuel consumption by up to 18%.

Catalyst turboprop passes muster with the FAA

The clean-sheet engine completed over 8,000 test hours and is set to power the Beechcraft Denali with improved efficiency and performance.

20 February 2025

GE uses exascale supercomputers for Open Fan engine

Access to Frontier and Aurora supercomputers has enhanced simulations for next-generation jet engine designs and fuel efficiency improvements.

28 November 2024

GE Aerospace demonstrates hybrid electric propulsion for U.S. Army

Under the Applied Research Collaborative Systematic Turboshaft Electrification Project contract, GE conducted research, development, testing and evaluation of a megawatt class electrified powerplant.

26 June 2024

Hanwha receives order for forty engines for the KF-21

About 40 F414 engines and spare modules will be installed in the full production run of the KF-21, and Hanwha will also provide follow-up support such as engine maintenance instructors and on-site technical support.

20 June 2024 Results of the hybrid electric component and baseline engine tests are being used to evaluate and update models in preparation for a ground test.

GE advances development of hybrid electric engines with NASA

Embedded electric motor/generators will optimise engine performance by creating a system that can work with or without energy storage like batteries, accelerating the use of hybrid electric tech for commercial aviation.

24 April 2024 A GE Aerospace F110 engine being used in high-pressure turbine testing.

RISE engine efficiency project gains momentum

CFM reports that it is at a stage of the Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) program in which it is doing real testing on real hardware and making real progress.

3 April 2024 An historic final step in the multi-year transformation of GE.

GE Aerospace launches as independent public company

The company generated approximately $32 billion in adjusted revenue in 2023, with 70% generated by services and the strong economics of the engine aftermarket.

21 December 2023

NASA contracts for next phase of advanced engine compact core development

The HyTEC's Phase 2 Integrated Core Technology Demonstration is a cost-sharing contract with a maximum value of approximately $68.1 million and a five-year performance period.

30 November 2023 The delivery of the Invictus engine to Bell.

Bell installs T901 improved turbine in Invictus

As Bell prepares for flight tests, the T901 engine, also a new development program, is still progressing through developmental testing with GE for the Army and has an expected clearance for flight in 2024.

15 November 2023

GE Aerospace's XA100 engine completes testing with USAF

The XA100 engine is estimated to provide pilots up to 25 per cent greater fuel efficiency and 30 percent greater range to help the U.S. ensure its airpower advantage in contested environments.

9 November 2023 Upgraded components are expected to go through development, validation and insertion from 2024 to 2030.

Partners extend contracts for future GEnx development

GKN Aerospace has secured life-of-programme contracts under the new agreement. It will now deliver 100% of GEnx, CF6 and GE90 fan cases, as well as 50% of GE9X fan case assembly for the duration of the programme.

26 October 2023 The Bell crew take a first look at the T901.

Bell receives T901 turbine engine for the 360 Invictus

Once the aircraft has been functionally tested with the T901 installed, the next steps for the Bell 360 include completing the Test Readiness Review and a restrained ground run.

8 June 2023 GE says the LMXT strategic tanker is the optimal aircraft for its CF6-80E1 engine.

Lockheed Martin confirms CF6-80E1 will power tanker

The LMXT will first be produced as an A330 airliner at Airbus' U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama, before being configured for strategic tanking at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility in Marietta, Georgia.

28 April 2022 BAE Systems will design, test, and supply energy management components for GE Aviation’s megawatt class hybrid electric propulsion system in development.

GE selects BAE for NASA's hybrid electric research

BAE Systems will provide energy storage and the high-integrity controls and cables for the demonstrator's power management system, which will be tested on CT7-9B turboprop engines.

4 November 2021 The F110 powers every new production F-15 ordered in the past decade, as well as nearly 70% of today's most advanced U.S. Air Force F-16C/D aircraft.

GE wins ongoing contract to power USAF F-15EX fleet

The F110 engine by GE be will continue to provide the power for the U.S. Air Force's F-15EX fleet. To date, over 3,400 F110 engines have been delivered worldwide, accruing over 10.5 million engine flight hours.

7 October 2021 NASA illustration of an advanced subsonic aircraft with an Electrified Aircraft Propulsion system.

NASA selects EPFD partners as it aims for 2035

NASA has chosen GE Aviation and MagniX as partners to support its electric powertrain flight demonstration. Each company will be awarded a share of $253.4 million for the work over the next five years.

7 October 2021 The Catalyst engine in flight on the Beechcraft King Air flying test bed.

Catalyst takes flight as first fully European turboprop for 50 years

The Catalyst engine took part in a test flight which lasted for one hour and 40 minutes. The turboprop features a 16:1 overall pressure ratio, enabling it to achieve 20% lower fuel burn compared to the competition.

26 August 2021 99 F404-GE-IN20 engines will go to HAL by 2029.

HAL commits to 99 engines for Tejas light jet

GE Aviation has committed to supply 99 F404-GE-IN20 engines by 2029, in a deal worth $716 million. The engines will be used to power the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft.

12 August 2021 CT7-8 powered Vy 400 in ART service, in helicopter mode...

Transcend harnesses GE turboshaft for high speed VTOL

Transcend Air says that, on the day it is certified, the Vy 400 will simultaneously become the world's fastest helicopter and the world's fastest single-engine civil turboprop. The CT7-8 will power this achievement.

20 May 2021 The first XA100 adaptive cycle engine has successfully completed tests.

Adaptive cycle engine tests prove efficiency and thrust benefits

It was the most heavily instrumented engine test in both GE and U.S. Air Force history, and showed that the XA100 can deliver both high thrust and high efficiency for future combat aircraft programs.

8 October 2020 Boom's XB-1 will fly with Titanium 3D-printed components, most of which perform critical engine operations. All parts are manufactured on Velo3D's Sapphire system.

Boom rolls out first supersonic test aircraft XB-1

Getting the XB-1 airborne and through the sound barrier will be a major step towards the development of Boom's Overture supersonic jet. Flight testing will be carbon-neutral, the company says.

30 September 2020 The GE9X engine has been certified by the FAA.

Newly-certified GE9X engines delivered to 777X program

Eight GE9X test engines and two spares have been delivered to Seattle for Boeing's four 777X test aircraft. Several production engines have been assembled, and GE Aviation is now completing factory acceptance tests.

9 September 2020 The F414-GE-100 engine, which will power NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology X-plane (QueSST), is unboxed at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. (Photo: NASA Photo / Ken Ulbrich)

NASA takes delivery of GE jet engine for X-59

It may be based on the design of the Gripen's engine, but the F414-GE-39E is a whole brand-new engine birthed from raw metal. It will have longer duration missions at high altitude with high power.

11 June 2020 GE Aviation’s F414-GE-400K engine will power KAI’s fighter, the KF-X.

South Korea's KF-X receives first of 240 F414 engines

KAI is continuing its long-standing collaboration with GE and, four years after specifying the F414 powerplant for the latest fighter project, has taken delivery of the all-important first engine.