World’s Largest Jet Engine in Final Assembly

General Electric is gearing up for test runs of the first GE9X turbofan as components of the initial engine come together at its Evendale, Ohio, facility. The engine is in development for Boeing’s 777X series and in terms of physical dimensions will be largest turbofan ever produced. Overall fan...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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