The General Electric GE9X is a high-bypass turbofan developed by GE Aerospace exclusively for the Boeing 777X. It first ran on the ground in April 2016 and first flew on March 13, 2018; it powered the 777-9's maiden flight in early 2020.

Nov 17, 2022 · Designed specifically for the new twin-engine Boeing 777X family, the GE9X is the most fuel-efficient engine in its class, delivering unmatched reliability and performance. The GE9X represents a multi-generational technology development chain, supported by millions of hours of field experience.

Feb 9, 2025 · The GE9X is the most powerful commercial aircraft engine ever built, maxing out at a world-record 134,000 lbs (597.4 kN) of thrust. GE invested more than $2 billion to complete the multi-generational development program that culminated in this revolutionary engine.

Jul 18, 2024 · General Electric (GE) Aerospace has shipped the first production version of the GE9X engine, powering the Boeing 777X, to the aircraft manufacturer. Despite several issues, which included delays to the flight testing of the 777X, the FAA certified the GE9X.

Oct 19, 2020 · The Boeing 777X will be exclusively powered by the GE9X, the largest commercial aircraft engine on the market. So far, the engine has accumulated over 900 orders, according to GE Aerospace. The FAA certified the engine on October 2, 2020.

May 15, 2020 · On April 30, the second Boeing 777X airplane successfully completed its test flight, cruising 2 hours and 58 minutes over Washington State and landing at Seattle’s Boeing Field. Powered by the GE9X engine, the new 777X is the world’s largest and most efficient twin-engine jet. Boeing flew the first 777X in late January.

Mar 26, 2025 · The GE9X engine is the world's most powerful commercial aircraft engine and the most fuel-efficient engine in its class. Available only on the Boeing 777X family of 777-9 and 777-8 aircraft, the GE9X offers 10% better specific fuel consumption than its predecessor, the GE90-115B, with emissions that are a generation ahead of any competing engine.

Sep 28, 2020 · EVENDALE, OH – SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 – GE Aviation announced today its GE9X engine has been certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorities, a key milestone in its journey to power the new twin-engine Boeing 777X family.

Mar 26, 2025 · The GE9X engine is the world's most powerful commercial aircraft engine and the most fuel-efficient engine in its class. Available only on the Boeing 777X family of 777-9 and 777-8 aircraft, ...

Jul 18, 2024 · General Electric (GE) Aerospace has marked a significant milestone with the shipment of the first production GE9X engine, designed to power the Boeing 777X. This remarkable engine departed from GE Aerospace‘s testing facilities in Peebles, Ohio, as confirmed by an official statement from the company on X, formerly known as Twitter ...