GE Aviation Moving To Apply Ceramic Matrix Composites to the Heart of Future Engines
EVENDALE, Ohio--09 March 2009-- It is no simple feat introducing durable, lightweight composite components into the "hot section" of a flying jet engine. But GE Aviation is achieving this elusive, technical milestone.
Continued growth and manufacturing capabilities for the region
SUZHOU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Aviation, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), today announced the opening of the new systems manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China. Ms. Lorraine Bolsinger, president and CEO for GE Aviation Systems formally opened the facility at the event where senior representatives of the Government of Suzhou, China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC) and additional senior government and customer officials were present.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Aviation has been awarded a development contract from the U.S. Navy for AV-8B aircraft radar display computers. The contract is valued at more than $16 million, with completion in 2011 at which time the follow-on production contract is anticipated.
NEW YORK CITY -- February 19, 2009 -- Saudi Arabian Airlines, the national carrier of Saudi Arabia, has signed an exclusive 10-year materials agreement with GE Aviation Services for the airline's entire fleet of 100 purchased and leased CFM56-5B* engines powering its Airbus A320 fleet.
Under the terms of the agreement, which is valued at approximately $300 million U.S., Saudi Arabian Airlines will exclusively use genuine CFM parts in the maintenance and overhaul of this fleet.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Aviation will provide integrated systems and structures for the eight P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft Boeing is developing for the Indian Navy. The Government of India recently selected Boeing to provide the aircraft to help meet its unique maritime patrol requirements.
The P-8I is a variant of the P-8A Poseidon being developed for the U.S. Navy by a Boeing-led industry team that includes GE Aviation.
GE's Integrated Display Suite and Flight Management Provides Most Efficient RNP Operations
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Aviation has been awarded a $40 million contract from Southwest Airlines to provide the new SDS-6000 large area display suite for Boeing 737 Classic aircraft. First production deliveries will take place in early 2011. The systems will be installed on up to 150 aircraft.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Aviation was selected by the US Army to partner with Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AATD) to research, develop and apply the technology behind an integrated corrosion health monitoring system (I-CHMS) for rotorcraft fleets. The contract is valued at $2 million and will cover a 2-year span of rotorcraft research and monitoring.
HAMBLE, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Aviation today announced a contract award with Airbus for the design and manufacture of composite and metallic sub assemblies and components for the A350XWB wing trailing edge. GE's facility in Hamble will provide the design and development, and the manufacturing will be carried out with GE in Hamble and Suzhou China.
