EVENDALE -- GE Aviation and NASA are teaming on a wind-tunnel test program to evaluate counterrotating fan-blade systems for "open rotor" jet engine designs that could sharply reduce fuel consumption.
The testing will begin in wind tunnel facilities at NASA's Glenn Research Center in early 2009 and continue into mid-year. This is not a full engine test, but a component rig test to evaluate subscale fan systems using GE's and NASA's advanced computational tools and data acquisition systems.
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BATESVILLE, Mississippi -- Joined by Governor Haley Barbour and many other Mississippi officials, GE Aviation today dedicated its new jet engine component factory near Batesville in northwest Mississippi.
Formally called GE Batesville Composites Operation, the 300,000-square-foot facility will produce advanced composite engine components, which are unique in the aviation industry.
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GE pilot switch installation to streamline rail freight through Durban while increasing safety
Johannesburg, South Africa, October 22, 2008 - The overall recapitalisation of South Africa's rail network is making a positive impact on the safety and efficiency of its various operations. The recent commissioning of the GE Transportation Signalling Hydra-Switch pilot installation at Durban's Bayhead shunting yard is an excellent example.
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GE pilot switch installation to streamline rail freight through Durban while increasing safety
Johannesburg, South Africa, October 22, 2008 - The overall recapitalisation of South Africa's rail network is making a positive impact on the safety and efficiency of its various operations. The recent commissioning of the GE Transportation Signalling Hydra-Switch pilot installation at Durban's Bayhead shunting yard is an excellent example.
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Erie, Penn. and New Delhi, India (Oct. 21, 2008) - GE Transportation, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) and global diesel locomotive technology leader, and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) joined forces to compete for a 1,000 diesel locomotive tender issued by Indian Railways. GE was recently shortlisted by the Indian Railways to compete for this tender. GE and BHEL along with Indian Railways intend to form a Joint Venture company for this purpose.