Engine Alliance Lightens Load On GP7200 For Airbus A380

The General Electric Pratt & Whitney Engine Alliance is preparing to assemble the first of a lighter version of the GP7200 engine under a final wave of weight reduction efforts for the Airbus A380. The upgrade cuts overall weight per ship by 200 lb. The 50 lb. weight saving per engine is the last...

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