FAA certifies GE's biggest engine

The FAA has certified General Electric's biggest engine, the GE90-92B, rated at 92,000 pounds of takeoff thrust. Flight testing will begin in September on Boeing's 777-200 IGW (increased gross weight) airliner. Pratt&Whitney's PW4090, rated at 90,000 pounds of thrust, has also received certification...

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