Enormous engines like the GE90 had to be developed to power the 777, primarily because it has two turbofans rather than four.

The development of the jet engine was a defining moment in the history of aviation. The first planes to utilize the technology, naturally, went through a bumpy transition period as the rules of what ...

The GE90 engine family has achieved impressive milestones: over 3,000 engines delivered, more than 130 million flight hours, and 18 million flight cycles. Designed specifically for the Boeing 777, the ...

GE has delivered more than 2,800 engines; propulsion pioneer has surpassed 100 million flight hours CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Aviation’s GE90 engine celebrates 25 years of service today, and GE ...

GE Aviation's massive GE90 engine has surpassed 100 million flight hours. In November, the aircraft engine will mark 25 years in service. Under the wings of the Boeing 777 family, the GE90 engine ...

It was touted at its 1990 launch as “the world’s largest and most powerful jet engine.” On Tuesday, GE Aerospace said it had delivered its 3,000th GE90 production engine. “Not many would have believed ...