General Electric CF6: Inside The World’s Longest-Running Commercial Jet Engine Program

Airbus A321 and A330 Comparison.🚀 The Airbus A321 and A330 have distinct engine options with varying sizes. The A321 is typically equipped with smaller engines like the CFM International CFM56 or the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G, with thrust ratings ranging from 24,000 to 33,000 pounds. In contrast, the A330 is equipped with larger engines, such as the Rolls-Royce Trent 700, General Electric CF6, or Pratt & Whitney PW4000, producing between 60,000 to 75,000 pounds of thrust. These larger engines are

GE Aerospace on Instagram: "Skies shift and decades pass, yet our CF6 engine has remained steadfast through it all. As GE Aerospace’s CF6-80C2 hits 40 years in service, we celebrate this versatile engine that has powered an evolving world — crossing continents, carrying cargo, and powering missions. Here’s to the CF6 — the longest running jet engine program in commercial aviation history — and going further for decades to come. 🥳 #GEAerospace #NewEraOfFlight #CF6"

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