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GE Aviation, NASA Partner to Develop Compact Engine Core

GE Aviation's engine-core partnership with NASA is part of GE's efforts to increase sustainability in commercial aircraft. GE Aviation
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Key Takeaways:

  • GE Aviation has partnered with NASA on the Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) project to develop advanced, more sustainable engine cores for single-aisle aircraft.
  • GE secured nearly $20 million in NASA contracts to create a compact and efficient core design, focusing on technologies like ceramic matrix composites to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
  • The initiative aims for ground testing by the mid-2020s and is part of GE’s broader CFM RISE Program, which also explores compatibility with alternative fuels.
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GE Aviation has announced a partnership with NASA to develop advanced engine cores for single-aisle aircraft. The move is part of GE’s effort to make commercial flight more sustainable.

Jeremy Kariuki

Jeremy attained his bachelor's in journalism and emerging media from Kennesaw State University. He also served in the Georgia Air National Guard as a C-130 Crew Chief for six years, holding an associate in aircraft maintenance technology.

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