Boeing flags new GE9X durability issue as 777-9 certification continues
Manufacturer says new engine finding is not expected to delay first deliveries of the long-delayed widebody, currently targeted for 2027
GE9X
The world's most powerful commercial engine is already in production for the Boeing 777X
GE Aerospace's GE9X turbofan reaches an impressive 134,000 pounds of thrust and will exclusively power the new widebody
Boeing 777X completed four months without flying while waiting for a solution to engine thrust links
Four test aircraft were grounded in August after Boeing discovered cracks in the turbofan mounts
Boeing 777-9 resumes flights after nearly three months
Aircraft registration N779XW returned to complete a flight test on December 17 after GE9X engine problem
Boeing acknowledges 777X engine problem after grounding flights two months ago
One of the four prototypes had a failure in the GE9X turbofan that forced the development program to be suspended
FAA certifies the GE9X, the world's largest turbofan
New engine will be used by the Boeing 777X and was one of the causes of the delay in the program of the new wide body aircraft
Boeing 777X inaugural flight is postponed to the last quarter of 2019
Issues with the engine GE9X have made Boeing delay the schedule, but manufacturer keep the debut in service in 2020
Boeing 777X expected to fly on June 26, according to Emirates Airline president
Sir Tim Clark also stated at an IATA conference in Asia that the 737 MAX can only fly again in 2020
Largest turbofan of history, GE9X makes first flight
General Electric Aviation starts flight tests for the new Boeing 777X engine