GE9X
GE Aerospace GE9X high-bypass turbofan model and GE9X-family member designed specifically for Boeing 777X aircraft. GE Aerospace reports FAA certification, a 134-inch (3.4 m) front fan, 105,000 lbf certified thrust, and test thrust up to 134,300 lbf; Boeing identifies the GE9X-105B1A as the 777X engine at 105,000 lb Boeing-equivalent thrust. Production engines are rolling off the line, with entry into service preparation for the 777X; lifecycle remains development until in-service evidence is established.
Identity
- Aliases
- GE9XGE9X-105B1A
- Domains
- aviation
- Identity Level
- model
- Kind
- turbofan
- Name
- GE9X
- Status
- development
Details
- Air Breathing Specs
- Max Thrust Kn
- 467.2
- Description
- GE Aerospace GE9X high-bypass turbofan model and GE9X-family member designed specifically for Boeing 777X aircraft. GE Aerospace reports FAA certification, a 134-inch (3.4 m) front fan, 105,000 lbf certified thrust, and test thrust up to 134,300 lbf; Boeing identifies the GE9X-105B1A as the 777X engine at 105,000 lb Boeing-equivalent thrust. Production engines are rolling off the line, with entry into service preparation for the 777X; lifecycle remains development until in-service evidence is established.
- Developers
- Family
- Manufacturers
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- Creation Time
- August 6, 2026 at 20:52:35 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 15, 2026 at 11:49:02 UTC
Other
- Sources
- Accessed Date
- 2026-08-06
- Note
- GE Aerospace records FAA Part 33 certification and the GE9X selection to power the Boeing 777X family.
- Publisher
- GE Aerospace
- Title
- GE9X engine achieves FAA certification
- Accessed Date
- 2026-08-06
- Note
- GE Aerospace documents the GE9X-powered 777X first flight and the two-engine aircraft installation context.
- Publisher
- GE Aerospace
- Title
- First in Flight: The Extraordinary Technology Behind the GE9X Engine
- Accessed Date
- 2026-08-06
- Note
- GE Aerospace identifies GE9X as the sole engine for the Boeing 777X and distinguishes it from the GE90-115B.
- Publisher
- GE Aerospace
- Title
- Aviation History
- Accessed Date
- 2026-08-15
- Note
- GE Aerospace reports the GE9X production line, 134-inch fan, 105,000-pound certification thrust, and expected 2026 entry into service on Boeing 777X.
- Publisher
- GE Aerospace
- Title
- Steeled for Action: The Ultra-Hardy GE9X Has Begun Rolling Off the Production Line
- Accessed Date
- 2026-08-15
- Note
- Current 777X airport-planning data identifies GE9X-105B1A, 134-inch fan diameter, and 105,000 lb Boeing-equivalent thrust.
- Publisher
- The Boeing Company
- Title
- 777X Airport Characteristics, Revision E