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GE Aerospace Wraps Historic Farnborough Airshow
Commitment for ~1,800 engines*, including largest LEAP agreement ever with IndiGoFARNBOROUGH, 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 tech
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Commitment for ~1,800 engines*, including largest LEAP agreement ever with IndiGo 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 .