Turbine Technology: The GEnx Engine

Fewer parts, quieter, and more composite materials


Today's engine manufacturers are all developing new technologies to provide more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly ways of powering the aviation industry. I'm sure many of you current and future aviation maintenance professionals will have an opportunity to become familiar with the GEnx engine in the years ahead.

GEnx is a trademark of General Electric Company.

Information for this article was provided by GE Aviation in Cincinnati, OH. Tom Walker is a GEnx program manager from GE's GEnx product line of engines. More information regarding the engine can be found at www.geae.com.

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