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GE Aerospace Wraps Historic Farnborough Airshow

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GE GE Aerospace reported record engine demand, durability advancements, and progress in hybrid electric flight at the Farnborough Airshow. The company secured commitments for approximately 1,800 engines and received certifications for key engine components, indicating strong future prospects.

GE Aerospace Wraps Historic Farnborough Airshow FARNBOROUGH, England, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) wrapped up the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow with record engine demand, continued momentum across durability and services, and major advances in hybrid electric flight.

H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., Chairman and CEO of GE Aerospace, said, “At GE Aerospace, we are focused on delivering for our customers today while investing in the technologies that will shape the future of flight. This week at Farnborough reflected that commitment as we announced record orders, hardware enhancements to improve durability and a breakthrough hybrid electric milestone.”

Record Engine Agreements

GE Aerospace and CFM International, a 50/50 company of GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, announced commitments for ~1,800 engines, including:

Durability Advancement

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency certified the LEAP-1B high-pressure turbine durability kit, designed to double time on wing in hot and harsh operating environments. Initial engine-level certification of the LEAP-1B reverse bleed system was also secured, reducing on-wing fuel nozzle replacements and lowering maintenance burden.

Historic Future of Flight Achievements

Defense Capabilities

*GE Aerospace & CFM International

About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 50,000 commercial and 30,000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of approximately 57,000 employees building on more than a century of innovation and learning, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely. Learn more at www.geaerospace.com.