Why did Boeing choose GE to build the 747-8’s exclusive engine?

Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce weren't part of the 747-8 program, despite a long history with the 'Queen of the Skies'.

Why can’t the Boeing 747-8 be powered by any other engine type?

The final jumbo jet is exclusively powered by GEnx-2B engines, and was not built for Rolls-Royce or Pratt & Whitney turbofans ...

Why Does The Airbus A380 Have 2 Different Engine Types?

The A380's engine choice hinged on a battle between British and American aerospace giants. But why did Airbus allow such a ...
Aviation Week

Despite Few New Aircraft Types, Business Aviation Propulsion Booms

Almost identical to the Pratt & Whitney PW814GA version powering Gulfstream’s G500/600, the PW812D variant is also due to enter service later this year on Dassault’s new Falcon 6X. Credit: Pratt & ...
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Transport Canada Awards Pratt & Whitney Engine Type Certification

Pratt & Whitney Canada received Transport Canada certification for the PW545D engine selected to power the Cessna Citation Ascend business jet from Textron Aviation. [Courtesy: Pratt & Whitney] Pratt ...
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Magnetic Predicts Engine Market Transition, Inflection Point

Magnetic Group forecasts a pivotal shift in the aircraft engine market, with key trends signaling an approaching inflection point. According to the company’s data, populations of CFM International ...