A major success of the period was the Lynn-manufactured J85 turbojet engine. Contracted by the USAF to build a low-cost air-combat fighter, Northrop built the F-5 Freedom Fighter around the GE J85 engine. The F-5 soon became the standard air defense aircraft for more than 30 nations. T...
GE Aerospace enters its second century in a fabulous position to further push the boundaries of aviation. With more than 65,000 engines in service and fast growing, GE Aerospace and its partner companies have built the world’s largest operational fleet and established a firm business foundation....