Engine-Makers Test Upgrades For Demanding Desert Conditions
GE may operate a GE9X on its Boeing 747-400 flying testbed for a trial period in Dubai in early 2026.
Credit: GE Aerospace
With ambient temperatures soaring to 45C (113F) and a persistent haze of dust suspended in much of the atmosphere, the Middle East has always been a challenging environment for engine operations. As newer engine generations run at higher temperatures in search of greater efficiency, these challenges...
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