GE Aerospace to Spotlight Future of Flight at Farnborough International Airshow 2026

Company to Bring Aircraft to Show for First Time in Nearly 40 Years

FARNBOROUGH, England - July 16, 2026 - GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) will showcase its commitment to building a more durable and efficient future of flight at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow, highlighting next-generation technologies and breakthrough capabilities across commercial and defense aviation.

H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., GE Aerospace Chairman and CEO said, "At GE Aerospace, our focus is on delivering for our customers today while investing in the technologies that will shape the future of flight. The Farnborough International Airshow is an opportunity to showcase the strength of our commitment to our customers and the progress we are making on breakthrough technologies for the future."

Displays and Experiences

• Flying Test Bed: GE Aerospace's Flying Test Bed, which features a new livery design, will be on static display behind the company's chalet. The aircraft, a Boeing 747-400, enables the company's efforts to test and validate the safety and reliability of engine technologies.
• Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration Aircraft: GE Aerospace's modified aircraft, a Saab 340B, is scheduled to fly daily, with times to be confirmed.
• Chalet Experience: For customers and invited guests, the GE Aerospace chalet is designed to create a highly engaging experience, featuring an observation deck with direct views of the company's static and flight displays, including the 747 Flying Test Bed and Saab 340B. Guests also will experience interactive exhibits such as the RISE Open Fan model, hybrid electric technology, AI-enabled inspection tools, and case studies focused on durability, efficiency, and future of flight technologies.

Media Opportunities

CFM Press Briefing
CFM International, a 50-50 joint company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, will host its annual press briefing to provide updates on the LEAP engine as it approaches 10 years of service, as well as progress on the CFM RISE program, which is targeting more than 20% better fuel efficiency and improved durability compared to today's engines.

• Date: Saturday, July 18
• Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Speakers:
  • Gaël Méheust, President and CEO, CFM International
  • Tom Levin, Vice President of Commercial Programs, GE Aerospace
  • Nicolas Potier, Executive VP of Support & Services, Safran Aircraft Engines
  • Arjan Hegeman, Vice President of Future of Flight Engineering, GE Aerospace
  • Pierre Cottenceau, Vice President of Engineering, Research & Technology, Safran Aircraft Engines

Future of Flight Press Conference
GE Aerospace will host NASA, BETA Technologies, and Boeing for an update on how hybrid electric propulsion is advancing to meet customer needs for greater efficiency and durability.

• Date: Monday, July 20
• Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m., with aircraft tours to follow
• Speakers:
  • Jared Isaacman, NASA Administrator
  • H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., Chairman and CEO, GE Aerospace
  • Mohamed Ali, CEO of Commercial Engines & Services, GE Aerospace
  • Kyle Clark, Founder and CEO, BETA Technologies
  • Christine Andrews, Hybrid Electric Leader, GE Aerospace
  • Graham Drozeski, Chief Technology Officer, Aurora Flight Sciences

About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 50,000 commercial and 30,000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of approximately 57,000 employees building on more than a century of innovation and learning, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely.

For more information, visit www.geaerospace.com and follow GE Aerospace on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram. Additional announcements from the show will be posted on the company's owned channels.

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