FAA Certifies GE's Biggest Engine

General Electric Aircraft Engine said FAA has certified its GE90-92B at 92,000 pounds takeoff thrust, "making it the highest-thrust engine ever certified by the FAA." The certification means flight testing of the 777- 200IGW (increased gross weight) aircraft can begin in September. GE said the...

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