World’s Largest Engine Readied For Flight

Credit: General Electric
General Electric’s GE9X engine for the Boeing 777X has been mounted on the company’s 747-400 flying testbed in Victorville, California, marking a key milestone toward the beginning of test flights around the end of the year. The first image of the engine, installed in the No. 2 position on the left...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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