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
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 […]
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 […]
Travel Radar•Michelle Owusuaa26 Jul
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.
Shield AI and GE Aerospace on Monday said they have completed integration of an advanced vectoring exhaust nozzle, including actuation and engine light-off testing, into the engine that will power the venture-backed company’s […]
Avionics International•Calvin Biesecker23 Jul
GE Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Magellan Aerospace for the sustainment of the F414-GE-39E engine, which powers the Saab JAS 39 Gripen E fighter.
GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) announced on July 23, 2026 that National Airlines has committed to purchase one GE90-110B and six CF6-80C2 engines to power their Boeing 777F/747F cargo airplanes. The GE90 engine family powers all Boeing 777 models and is the exclusive powerplant on the 777-300ER, -200LR, and Freighter. The GE90 engine features several technology […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum23 Jul
GE Aerospace announced that ITA Airways has signed an agreement to implement Fuel Insight and FlightPulse, two GE Aerospace, Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions designed to help airlines turn […]
GE Aerospace unit Unison announced a 15-year partnership with Lufthansa Technik to enhance aftermarket support for in-service CFM LEAP-powered fleets. Under the agreement, Lufthansa Technik will become the exclusive Unison-authorised […]
FARNBOROUGH, England — National Airlines is buying another GE90 and six more CF6 engines from GE Aerospace to keep its growing fleet of large-widebody freighters flying reliably. The seven engines are new and will add to National’s inventory of eight GE90s, thirty CF6s and seventeen PW4000s, Chairman Chris Alf told Cargo Facts at the Farnborough […]
GE Aerospace and Turkish Technic announced a Service and License Agreement that will expand GE Aerospace-authorised maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) support for Data Link Control and Display Units (DCDU) […]
GE Aerospace company Unison has signed a 15-year agreement with Lufthansa Technik that will make the MRO provider its exclusive authorised service…
Aviation Business News•Craig Waters21 JulTurkish Technic has signed a five-year service and licence agreement with GE Aerospace to provide authorised maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for Data Link Control and Display Units (DCDUs), expanding its avionics support capabilities. The agreement authorises Turkish Technic to deliver original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-approved DCDU maintenance for domestic and international airline customers from […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm21 Jul
In a critical milestone towards the first flight later this year, Shield AI and GE Aerospace integrated the X-BAT with the AVEN thrust vectoring system which was tested in the 1990s on the F-16. Shield AI’s fighter-class X-BAT Vertical Take-Off Landing (VTOL) drone took a major step forward with the company announcing on Jun. 20, […]
The Aviationist•Parth Satam21 Jul
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace for GEnx-1B engines to power its incoming fleet…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim21 JulGE Aerospace partners demo high-altitude hybrid electric flight: GE Aerospace announced an industry first to advance the future of flight, demonstrating the viability of more electric aircraft engine systems for […]
GE Aerospace announced today that Leonardo has selected the CT7-2E1 engine to power 23 AW149 helicopters for the UK Ministry of Defence’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) Program. The agreement also includes spare engines, spare parts, long-term services as well as other support. “The CT7 engine’s track record as a highly reliable, workhorse powerplant is indisputable,”
GE Aerospace demonstrates hybrid-electric flight above 30,000ft…
Aviation Business News•Greg Whitaker20 JulCFM International is ramping up investment in its global MRO network, with parent companies GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines committing more than US$2 billion combined over the next five years to support growing demand for LEAP engine servicing. The investment comes as the LEAP fleet continues to expand rapidly, driving a sharp increase in […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm20 JulGE Aerospace reported 2Q26 adj. EPS of $2.02. GE has raised its 2026 guidance, citing strong 1H26 results. But the
Air Insight•Addison Schonland17 Jul