GE Confident Seal Issue Won't Delay Boeing 777X
GE Aerospace remains confident that a durability issue with the GE9X engine mid-seal will not delay the planned entry into service of the Boeing 777X aircraft next year. The company has redesigned the part and shipped updated engines to Boeing.
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GE Aerospace expects a durability fix for its GE9X engine mid-seal to keep Boeing's 777X aircraft on track for commercial service next year. The US company first flagged the seal issue in February before isolating the root cause in April. The engine updates arrive as suppliers face heightened scrutiny over aerospace component lifespans.
