GE nears completion of more GE9X dust-ingestion tests amid broader industry durability push

Boeing flight-test 777-9 (N779XW) at Everett on 26 June 2024

Source: Jennifer Buchanan, Seattle Times

 GE Aerospace expects it will soon complete a second round of GE9X dust-ingestion tests, insisting the efforts will help ensure the massive powerplant does not suffer the dust-related durability issues that have affected earlier engine models.

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