The engineering flaw inside the Boeing 777X's GE9X engine that grounded test flights

A closer look at the GE9X's troubled development.
Aviation Today

GE Aerospace, Kratos Begin Altitude Testing For New GEK800 Small Engine

GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions have begun altitude testing for their new low-cost GEK800 turbofan engine, designed to power cruise missiles and unmanned platforms in the ...

The Boeing 777X part that snapped after a test flight from Hawaii

The unexpected grounding of the entire 777X test fleet in August 2024 sent shockwaves through the aviation industry, but was ...
Aviation Week

Engine-Makers Test Upgrades For Demanding Desert Conditions

GE may operate a GE9X on its Boeing 747-400 flying testbed for a trial period in Dubai in early 2026. Credit: GE Aerospace With ambient temperatures soaring to 45C (113F) and a persistent haze of dust ...
Flightglobal

GE and Kratos complete high-altitude testing of GEK800 autonomous fighter engine

GE Aerospace and Kratos have concluded high-altitude testing of a small jet engine intended to power uncrewed fighter aircraft. The pair, which announced their intent to jointly develop the GEK800 ...
The Aviationist

B-52’s New F130 Engine Complete Altitude and Operability Testing

Rolls-Royce and the U.S. Air Force validated the F130’s ability to meet performance requirements for the B-52 missions, getting closer to flight testing. Engine maker Rolls-Royce announced on Feb. 24, ...