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In the midst of a prolonged commercial aviation slump, Aircraft Engines is extending its technology leadership through the biggest R&D effort in its history.
Aircraft Engines is developing eight new engine models, ranging from the next GE90, the world’s most powerful commercial engine, to new CF34s, the engine of choice for regional jets—the fastest-growing segment in commercial aviation. Aircraft Engines and CFMI (jointly owned by GE and Snecma) anticipate that customers will reward their commitment to technology by growing the fleet of GE and CFMI commercial engines from 16,000 today to more than 24,000 by 2010.
Aircraft Engines also expects several years of double-digit military growth as it develops new technology for military engines, including an engine for the U.S. Armed Forces’ Joint Strike Fighter.
Aircraft Engines’ new technologies will deliver economical performance with reduced noise and emissions for years to come. Aircraft Engines will also provide years of services to its installed base of commercial engines, generating steady revenues while enabling customers to reduce their operating costs.
The airline industry goes through multi-year cycles, and Aircraft Engines has been here before. By staying the course with a steadfast commitment to technology, Aircraft Engines will support the eventual recovery of its customers while laying the foundation for outstanding growth opportunities of its own.
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David L. Calhoun
President and CEO
GE Aircraft Engines
2002 REVENUES: $11.1 billion
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1995
GE90®: GE introduces its first version of the GE90; today’s GE90-115B is world’s most powerful jet engine. GE90 orders as of 2002: $7.5 billion+
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