October 17, 2005 -- SEOUL - GE's F404-GE-102 has successfully completed all propulsion qualification for the single-engine T-50 advanced jet trainer/light fighter during its flight test program, paving the way for introduction of the T-50 at the Korean Aerospace and Defense Exhibition this week.
The test campaign has accumulated over 1000 flights, and encompassed verification of altitude performance, maneuver envelope and handling characteristics -- including unrestricted throttle movements throughout the flight regime.
October 17, 2005 -- SEOUL - GE's F110 engine is powering Boeing's newest fighter aircraft, the F-15K, which makes its public debut at the Korean Aerospace and Defense Exhibition this week.
First flight of the F110-GE-129-powered F-15K occurred in March 2005. To date, the F110 has powered more than 75 flights of the first five production aircraft. In 2002, the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) chose the F110-GE-129 (rated at 29,000 pounds thrust) to power 40 new Boeing F-15K aircraft, launching the popular F110 on the twin-engine application.
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October 17, 2005 -- EVENDALE, Ohio - Southwest Airlines and GE-Aviation's Engine Services operation have signed an innovative new eight-year OnPoint
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October 12, 2005 -- COLUMBUS, OH - The GE90-115B composite fan blade was honored as Best of Show at the American Composites Manufacturers Association's Awards for Composites Excellence. The Best of Show award is given to the entry that exhibits excellence in design, engineering, manufacturing, market significance, creativity, process innovation and use of composite materials.
Last year, the Museum of Modern Art in New York City acquired one of our GE90 jet engine fan blades. It was placed on view in the new Architecture and Design galleries.
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FRA Approves Historic Regulation for Passenger Train Speed
Chicago, Ill. -- October 11, 2005 -- The trip for Amtrak passengers in Michigan will be faster after an historic Federal Railroad Administration approval to increase passenger train speed to 95 mph on Amtrak's service in Michigan.
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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 7, 2005--The Helena, a recently constructed 38-story residential apartment building in New York City, features GE Energy's solar power technology. Designed and installed on a turnkey basis by altPOWER, Inc., the solar electric systems, including GE's solar cells and modules, are now in full operation.
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October 07, 2005 -- EVENDALE, Ohio - Jade Cargo International has selected GE's CF6-80C2 engines to power its six new Boeing 747-400ER freighters. The engine order is valued at more than $250 million.
Jade Cargo International is a Chinese cargo carrier owned by Shenzhen Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo and DEG, a German bank. The company plans to launch operations next year with a route network that includes Asia, Europe and the Americas. The aircraft will begin delivery in 2006.
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TREVOSE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2005--GE Water & Process Technologies, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), joined its parent company today in announcing the expansion of its five-year, $20 million African infrastructure and healthcare initiative. GE Water & Process Technologies is aiding the expanded effort by providing desperately needed water scarcity solutions to two hospitals located in Kumasi and Kintampo, Ghana.
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WAUKESHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 2005--GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), is urging all women over 40 and any "at-risk" patients to observe National Mammography Day by scheduling a mammogram.
National Mammography Day, established in 1993 by President Bill Clinton, occurs annually on the third Friday of October.