GE has led the way in pioneering aircraft engine technology since building America’s first turbojet engine in the 1950s. Today, we are a world-leading provider of commercial and military jet engines, overhaul and material services, and systems for avionics, flight management and performance based navigation.
Through our ecomagination program, our technology is making breakthrough advances in engine fuel-efficiency and reliability, and our next-generation air traffic systems will move aircraft navigation well into the 21st century. Our focus is on making aviation more efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly.
High-performance technology for long-haul travel
As an isolated nation with vast distances and few people, Australians have been reliant on air travel since the early days of the Royal Flying Doctors and Qantas. Australia has more aircraft per head than any other country, and GE supplies commercial aircraft engines to all regional carriers, including Qantas, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, Regional Express, Air Pacific, Air Calin and Air Vanuatu.
We also supply the Commonwealth government with safe, strong and dynamic engines and systems for military and marine use, and our airports have led the way globally in adopting GE’s ground-breaking performance-based navigation systems.
Our products and services
GE Aviation comprises four divisions:
Commercial engines and services
As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of large let aircraft engines, our product line covers most commercial airframes. This includes the world’s most powerful turbofan, the GE90, designed for the Boeing 777. Its highly fuel-efficient and reliable technology allows advanced aircraft to fly further with less fuel than ever before.
We also manage service support for all our engines, developing a cost-effective solution for the needs of our customers, This is especially important for the growing number of low-cost operators who need to provide on-time reliability and safety without internal maintenance overheads.
Military engines and services
GE is a leading supplier of engines and systems for combat aircraft, military transport, helicopters, ships, land vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles. Understanding that military readiness and sustainability are the keys to a successful operation, GE technology is designed to stay one step ahead, with reduced weight, improved reliability and optimised safety systems and support.
Aviation systems – military and civil
GE develops advanced avionic systems, from flight deck controls in hawk jet trainers to landing gear and wing flap actuation systems in commercial airliners. Our systems service centre in Brisbane is the largest GE Aviation Systems facility in the Asia-Pacific region.
Performance-Based Navigation (PBN)
This exciting new technology makes it possible to move aircraft navigation from ground-based controls to the air. Precision-based procedures save time and fuel, reduce delays, and are ultimately safer.
A pre-determined flight path, based on aircraft type, reduces fuel-burn and carbon dioxide emissions, is quieter, and allows planes to land in terrain and weather conditions that might otherwise prove inaccessible.
These systems are already in use in six airports around Australia, and airlines are also able to adopt it, writing specific procedures for their aircraft type.
Business and General Aviation (B&GA)
GE Aviation is committed to providing leading propulsion systems for business and general aviation (B&GA) customers around the world. We provide jet engines for small and large cabin business aviation aircraft, and turboprop engines for B&GA operators
GE Aviation’s Business & General Aviation (BGA) Turboprops is a recognized leader in the design, development and manufacture of turboprop engines. With more than 1,600 turboprops in service and more than 17 million flight hours to date, BGA Turboprop engines have a proven record of performance and reliability in extreme conditions.
High-performance technology for long-haul travel
As an isolated nation with vast distances and few people, Australians have been reliant on air travel since the early days of the Royal Flying Doctors and Qantas. Australia has more aircraft per head than any other country, and GE supplies commercial aircraft engines to all regional carriers, including Qantas, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, Regional Express, Air Pacific, Air Calin and Air Vanuatu.
We also supply the Commonwealth government with safe, strong and dynamic engines and systems for military and marine use, and our airports have led the way globally in adopting GE’s ground-breaking performance-based navigation systems.
Our products and services
GE Aviation comprises four divisions:
Commercial engines and services
As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of large let aircraft engines, our product line covers most commercial airframes. This includes the world’s most powerful turbofan, the GE90, designed for the Boeing 777. Its highly fuel-efficient and reliable technology allows advanced aircraft to fly further with less fuel than ever before.
We also manage service support for all our engines, developing a cost-effective solution for the needs of our customers, This is especially important for the growing number of low-cost operators who need to provide on-time reliability and safety without internal maintenance overheads.
Military engines and services
GE is a leading supplier of engines and systems for combat aircraft, military transport, helicopters, ships, land vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles. Understanding that military readiness and sustainability are the keys to a successful operation, GE technology is designed to stay one step ahead, with reduced weight, improved reliability and optimised safety systems and support.
Aviation systems – military and civil
GE develops advanced avionic systems, from flight deck controls in hawk jet trainers to landing gear and wing flap actuation systems in commercial airliners. Our systems service centre in Brisbane is the largest GE Aviation Systems facility in the Asia-Pacific region.
Performance-Based Navigation (PBN)
This exciting new technology makes it possible to move aircraft navigation from ground-based controls to the air. Precision-based procedures save time and fuel, reduce delays, and are ultimately safer.
A pre-determined flight path, based on aircraft type, reduces fuel-burn and carbon dioxide emissions, is quieter, and allows planes to land in terrain and weather conditions that might otherwise prove inaccessible.
These systems are already in use in six airports around Australia, and airlines are also able to adopt it, writing specific procedures for their aircraft type.
Business and General Aviation (B&GA)
GE Aviation is committed to providing leading propulsion systems for business and general aviation (B&GA) customers around the world. We provide jet engines for small and large cabin business aviation aircraft, and turboprop engines for B&GA operators
GE Aviation’s Business & General Aviation (BGA) Turboprops is a recognized leader in the design, development and manufacture of turboprop engines. With more than 1,600 turboprops in service and more than 17 million flight hours to date, BGA Turboprop engines have a proven record of performance and reliability in extreme conditions.
A new era in aircraft technology
Qantas has recently placed an order for 50 Boeing 787s, the largest airline 787 order in the world. They’ll be powered by our new GEnx engine, the latest advance in turbofan engine systems. Like the 787 itself, the GEnx is a giant leap forward in aviation technology. Made with lightweight composite materials in the fan and fan case, it not only improves performance and lowers maintenance; it will save airline operators significantly on the cost of fuel with a 15% reduction in fuel burn.
The GEnx will also be the quietest, most passenger-friendly engine available, and emissions are set to be up to 95% below current regulatory limits. Because it can fly further on less fuel, this opens up new route and port opportunities for Qantas’ long-haul operations.
Qantas has recently placed an order for 50 Boeing 787s, the largest airline 787 order in the world. They’ll be powered by our new GEnx engine, the latest advance in turbofan engine systems. Like the 787 itself, the GEnx is a giant leap forward in aviation technology. Made with lightweight composite materials in the fan and fan case, it not only improves performance and lowers maintenance; it will save airline operators significantly on the cost of fuel with a 15% reduction in fuel burn.
The GEnx will also be the quietest, most passenger-friendly engine available, and emissions are set to be up to 95% below current regulatory limits. Because it can fly further on less fuel, this opens up new route and port opportunities for Qantas’ long-haul operations.
For more information
Call +61 2 9965 1400
Email carolyn.watts@ge.com
Commercial Engines
Dwight Van Roy
+61 2 9965 1400
Mark Garbin
+61 2 9965 1400
Military Engines
Adam Watterson
Mob: +61 477 303881
Work: +61 3 9921 6895
Aviation Systems
Military – David Mahoney
+61 7 3860 0766
Civil – John Duff
+61 7 3860 0705
Performance Based Navigation
Juergen Ruppert +61 7 3860 0703
Business and General Aviation
Ed Rostankowski
+61 7 3860 0749
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