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GE9X

By Michael Bruno, Sean Broderick, Guy Norris
Long-running tensions between Boeing and GE Aerospace over engines surfaced again, with 777X the cause du jour. Editors explain the dynamics at play along with other new developments at Boeing.
Check 6

By Sean Broderick
GE is working with Boeing to finalize an ETOPS test package for the 777-9, underscoring that its upgraded mid-seal is not needed for the critical flight trials.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Boeing says FAA approval to begin ETOPS flight tests on the 777-9 is on hold pending resolution of the mid-seal issue on the aircraft’s GE9X engines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Boeing’s second-quarter earnings update featured healthy doses of encouraging news; about the only two pain points flagged are engine-related—both involve GE Aerospace.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Boeing says certification of the 737-7 and -10 is in its final phases and remains on track for later this year but first deliveries will not begin until 2027.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau, Guy Norris
Boosting widebody production is a key strategic priority for Airbus, which might offer a larger A350 that could enter service in the early 2030s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
As part of Singapore’s plan to expand as an aerospace innovation and manufacturing hub, the country has signed MOUs with RTX and Rolls-Royce.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Boeing is reviewing a potential durability issue on the GE Aerospace GE9X engine powering the 777X.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris, Jens Flottau
The Middle East, as the crucible for challenging durability and performance conditions, is the focus for ongoing dust ingestion engine tests.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Boeing says a technical feasibility study of a stretched 777-10 derivative of the 777X family will be driven largely by takeoff performance requirements.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Emirates Airline President Tim Clark believes a stretched version of the 777-10 would only be available well into the 2030s, while he thinks it will be harder for Airbus to do larger variant of the A350 but would like that too.
Aircraft & Propulsion