GE Studies 747 Flying Testbed ‘Dust Buster’ Plan For GE9X In Dubai

GE 747 testbed
Credit: GE Aerospace
DUBAI—As part of extensive preparations for entry-into-service of the Boeing 777-9 in the Middle East, GE Aerospace is studying a potential deployment of its 747-400 flying testbed equipped with a GE9X engine to the Gulf in early 2026. The plan, which GE Aerospace says is yet to be confirmed, is...
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