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Kratos and GE Aerospace achieve first ignition of GEK800 missile engine

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and GE Aerospace have reached a significant development milestone with the first successful ignition of the GEK800 turbofan engine, intended for use in next-generation US cruise missiles.

Sep 23, 2026 · byAir Force Technology

Press Release: GE Aerospace to modernize Research Center with $225M

GE Aerospace today announced a $225 million investment to modernize the GE Aerospace Research Center in Niskayuna, NY, advancing the site’s legacy as the innovation engine behind breakthroughs in aviation advancements. The State of New York has also committed $8.4 million in tax credits through Empire State Development (ESD) to the project, with Schenectady County... The post Press Release: GE Aerospace to modernize Research Center with $225M appeared first on Runway Girl .

Sep 21, 2026 · byRunway Girl Network

GE Aerospace to invest US$225m in Niskayuna research centre

GE Aerospace will invest US$225 million to modernise its research centre in Niskayuna, New York, as the aerospace company expands its research capabilities in areas including artificial intelligence, autonomy, robotics and advanced propulsion. The state of New York has committed US$8.4 million in tax credits through Empire State Development, while the Schenectady County Metroplex Development […] The post GE Aerospace to invest US$225m in Niskayuna research centre appeared first on AviTrader Aviation News .

Sep 21, 2026 · byAviTrader

GE Aerospace Is Spending $1 Billion To Fix The Engine Shop-Visit Crunch Airlines Can't Escape

The global MRO upgrade strategy behind the CFM LEAP engine family.

Sep 20, 2026 · bySimple Flying

The GE9X’s Mid-Seal Issues Aren’t Expected To Delay The Boeing 777X’s Service Entry, CFO Says

GE Aerospace says its redesigned GE9X mid-seal should keep Boeing's long-delayed 777X on track for 2027 service.

Sep 17, 2026 · bySimple Flying

GE Aerospace says CPP deal not a blueprint for broader integration

GE Aerospace Just Solved Its Biggest Boeing 777X Engine Problem With 1 Redesign

A newly reworked turbine seal triggers shop inspections and supplier ramp ups as GE lines up revised GE9X deliveries.

Sep 13, 2026 · bySimple Flying

GE Aerospace, WZL-2 to explore F404-GE-102 engine support

GE Aerospace and Poland’s Military Aviation Works (WZL-2) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the development of maintenance, repair and overhaul and depot-level maintenance capabilities for the F404-GE-102 engine powering Poland’s KAI FA-50 fighter jets. The agreement was announced at the MSPO international defence industry exhibition in Kielce, Poland. Under the agreement, the […] The post GE Aerospace, WZL-2 to explore F404-GE-102 engine support appeared first on AviTrader Aviation News .

Sep 11, 2026 · byAviTrader

Avianca secures US$300m engine maintenance financing

Avianca has secured up to US$300 million in financing to support MRO services for its CFM56 engines at GE Aerospace’s Celma facility in Brazil. The agreement, announced by Avianca, GE Aerospace and the Brazilian Agency for Management of Guarantee Funds and Guarantees (ABGF), was arranged through Citibank and backed by export credit insurance provided by […] The post Avianca secures US$300m engine maintenance financing appeared first on AviTrader Aviation News .

Sep 9, 2026 · byAviTrader

GE Aerospace to buy precision casting specialist CPP

GE Aerospace has agreed to acquire Consolidated Precision Products (CPP), a major manufacturer of highly engineered castings, from private investment firms Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, CPP supplies precision castings and sub-assemblies primarily to the commercial aerospace and defence sectors. Founded in 1991, the company is one of the world’s largest […] The post GE Aerospace to buy precision casting specialist CPP appeared first on AviTrader Aviation News .

Sep 9, 2026 · byAviTrader

GE Aerospace to buy engine castings supplier CPP for $11.75 billion

GE Aerospace has agreed to acquire Consolidated Precision Products (CPP), one of its own castings suppliers, for $11.75 billion, taking direct ownership of… The post GE Aerospace to buy engine castings supplier CPP for $11.75 billion appeared first on AeroTime .

Sep 8, 2026 · byAeroTime

GE Aerospace Secures DIU Contract to Develop Mach 5 Hypersonic Test Platform

Aviation News – GE Aerospace has secured a pivotal contract from the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop Derecho, an air-launched hypersonic test vehicle...

Sep 4, 2026 · byAviation News EU

GE Aerospace wins Pentagon contract to build Mach 5 hypersonic test vehicle

GE Aerospace has received a US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) contract to develop an air-launched hypersonic test vehicle… The post GE Aerospace wins Pentagon contract to build Mach 5 hypersonic test vehicle appeared first on AeroTime .

Sep 3, 2026 · byAeroTime

StandardAero opens Winnipeg facility expansion

StandardAero has opened a 70,000 ft² extension to its Winnipeg facility, increasing MRO and component repair capacity for airline and military operators worldwide. The expanded site supports GE Aerospace CF34-3/8 and CFM International CFM56 engines, which power a range of regional, business, commercial and military aircraft, including the Embraer E-Jets, MHIRJ CRJ family, Bombardier Challenger, […] The post StandardAero opens Winnipeg facility expansion appeared first on AviTrader Aviation News .

Sep 3, 2026 · byAviTrader

How Pratt & Whitney Traded The Widebody Engine Market For Narrowbody Dominance

For decades, Pratt & Whitney was one of the three dominant names in large commercial aircraft propulsion. Its PW4000 family powered hundreds of widebodies, including early Boeing 777s, 767s, and 747s, as well as Airbus A330s.Today, however, the competitive landscape looks dramatically different, and new-generation passenger widebody entering service are powered by either GE Aerospace or Rolls-Royce, leaving Pratt & Whitney absent from an entire generation of flagship aircraft.

Aug 24, 2026 · bySimple Flying

US Air Force adds GE-Kratos F143 as second engine source for JASSM

The GEK800 turbofan, jointly developed by GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, has been assigned the… The post US Air Force adds GE-Kratos F143 as second engine source for JASSM appeared first on AeroTime .

Aug 19, 2026 · byAeroTime

GE’s T901 Engine Clears Preliminary Flight Rating for UH-60 Black Hawk

The next-generation T901, developed as part of the ITEP program, cleared the Preliminary Flight Rating and will now proceed toward full airworthiness qualification testing. The T901 engine developed by GE Aerospace to replace the T700 engines powering the U.S. Army’s UH-60M Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache fleets has completed Preliminary Flight Rating (PFR) testing, the […]

Aug 17, 2026 · byThe Aviationist

How Pratt & Whitney Traded The Widebody Engine Market For Narrowbody Dominance

Why Pratt & Whitney disappeared from new widebody aircraft, leaving GE Aerospace and Rolls-Royce to dominate the A350, 787, 777X and A330neo.

Aug 14, 2026 · bySimple Flying

How The World's Most Powerful Jet Engine Handles 2,400-Degree Temperatures

As Boeing continues the 777X flight-test program, GE Aerospace has been addressing a durability issue involving an internal GE9X midseal.

Aug 12, 2026 · bySimple Flying

AvTalk Episode 382: The RISE of the Open Fan

On this episode of AvTalk, we jump back to Oshkosh for a conversation with David Ostdiek of GE Aerospace for an in-depth update on the progress being made on the CFM RISE program, as the manufacturer moves toward first flight of the new engine design by the end of the decade. Also on this week’s episode, a drone laden with explosives is found on the ramp in Leipzig and a DHL 757 strikes something on approach to the airport. The NTSB’s preliminary report on the crash of a Beech King Air in New Mexico leads to popular press reporting that misses the mark. TCAS proves its worth once again as it helps prevent a mid-air collision in Tokyo. And the FAA certifies the Boeing 737-7 MAX after nearly a decade. Helpful links for this week’s episode * An overview of the RISE program * DHL 757 flight path * NTSB Preliminary report on the crash of N249CP * FAA statement on 737-7 MAX certification * Norse statement on IndiGo agreement * National Airlines 777 flight from Prestwick to Melbourne * Airbus A350F ground vibration testing Check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.

Aug 7, 2026 · byFlightradar24 Blog

GE picks StandardAero to build and support CT7 engines for UK AW149 fleet

StandardAero, Inc., a leading independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services including engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and engine component repair, has been chosen by GE Aerospace to build, maintain and overhaul the CT7-2E1 engines selected to power the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) New Medium Helicopter (NMH) fleet. The announcement follows GE Aerospace’s disclosure The post GE picks StandardAero to build and support CT7 engines for UK AW149 fleet appeared first on HeliHub.com .

Jul 31, 2026 · byHeliHub

GE makes high jump with hybrid-electric powerplant

GE Aerospace is the first engine manufacturer to operate a hybrid-electric propulsion system at high altitude. Working with NASA, Beta Technologies and Boeing, the engine maker successfully flew the hybrid-electric engine above 30,000 feet on May 20 for more than two hours, a GE Aerospace spokesperson told Cargo Facts. The hybrid-electric powerplant was installed on […] The post GE makes high jump with hybrid-electric powerplant appeared first on Cargo Facts .

Jul 30, 2026 · byCargo Facts

Farnborough Airshow: Progress on electric and hydrogen aircraft

There has been some new significant developments on commercial hybrid-electric and hydrogen aircraft involving major aerospace companies that was revealed at Farnborough Airshow 2026. GE Aerospace announced the completion of the first test flights of hybrid-electric passenger aircraft. GE Aerospace and NASA Aircraft Hybrid-Electric Testing GE Aerospace was first awarded the Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration […] The post Farnborough Airshow: Progress on electric and hydrogen aircraft appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News .

Jul 26, 2026 · byTravel Radar

GE Aerospace selects StandardAero for UK CT7-2E1 engine support

GE Aerospace has selected StandardAero to conduct assembly, maintenance, and overhaul operations for its CT7-2E1 engines, which will power the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) new fleet of Leonardo AW149 helicopters.

Jul 24, 2026 · byAir Force Technology