GE-powered 787s Getting Relief From Icing Limitations

Guy Norris August 19, 2015
Credit: NASA
Boeing and General Electric (GE) have begun delivery of modified engine control software that is expected to free the GEnx-powered Boeing 787 from all operating restrictions in high altitude ice crystal icing (ICI) conditions by year-end. The move, if sanctioned by the FAA, will end limitations...
Guy Norris

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

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