CT7 Helicopter Engine Gets a SAF Overhaul
GE Aerospace and the aviation industry are striving to reduce CO2 emissions when possible. Here’s the latest effort in the helicopter sector: When GE Aerospace’s engines on Sikorsky’s legendary S-92 helicopters are sent to ITP Aero, a maintenance, repair, and overhaul company in Spain, they will now be tested using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and jet fuel. Read the details here.
A Sustainable Fix to Gas Flaring
The practice of flaring gas at oil fields is a leading cause of global warming. But a new GE Vernova white paper points to a more sustainable solution: Use gas captured at the site as a fuel source to generate electricity, replacing carbon-intensive fuels such as diesel and coal. GE Vernova’s aeroderivative gas turbines are especially well suited for these gas-to-power applications. Read the white paper here, and see our recent story about how it’s done in Yemen.
GE's F414 Engine Celebrates 30th Anniversary
This month GE Aerospace celebrated the 30th anniversary of the first run of its F414 engine. The power behind the U.S. Navy’s F-18 Super Hornet, the F414 has become the engine of choice for an increasing number of advanced, next-generation combat aircraft. Read more.
— Quote of the Day —
“When the world says, ‘Hey, stop burning coal, reduce your emissions,’ many developing nations say, ‘We don’t have a choice.’ Success in Yemen will change this narrative and provide a model for much of the world.”
— Aman Joshi, aeroderivatives general manager, GE Gas Power
Quote: GE Reports. Images: Lockheed Martin, Shutterstock, GE Aerospace