GE's Big Bet on Goliath Engines

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In 1990, Brian Rowe bet $2 billion on a revolutionary jet engine design that would go on to influence three decades of propulsion. The GE90's concept, architecture and technologies allowed for extraordinary gains in the aviation industry, culminating in the new GE9X engine for the Boeing 777X. In more than a century of building engines and powering flight, GE Aviation has never stopped innovating. That's because we believe there's always a way to do things better. GE works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. Learn how the GE90 influenced every engine from the last three decades. The revolutionary technologies of the GE9X will take it to the next level. ____________________________ Learn how GE is bringing the future of flight to today¹s aircraft when you subscribe to the GE Aviation Channel at youtube.com/user/GEAviation. GE Aviation is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, components and integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, and ship propulsion applications. GE Aviation has a global service network to support these offerings. Connect with GE Aviation Online: Visit GE Aviation's Website: http://geaviation.com Find GE Aviation on Google +: https://google.com/+GEAviation1 Follow GE Aviation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GEAviation Follow GE Aviation on Instagram: https://instagram.com/geaviation/ Find GE Aviation on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/geaviation