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GE Aerospace says GE9X mid-seal issue will not delay Boeing 777X entry into service

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GE Aerospace CFO Rahul Ghai said a durability issue affecting the GE9X engine’s mid-seal is not expected to delay the Boeing 777X’s planned entry into service next year. The statement provides a measure of confidence in the engine and aircraft certification timeline despite the unresolved technical issue.

Discovered 2026-09-17T09:50:10.738132-07:00 | 2026-09-17T09:50:10.738132-07:00

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  • The GE9X mid-seal durability issue is a potential schedule risk for the 777X, but GE Aerospace currently expects the aircraft to enter service next year as planned.
  • The statement signals that the engine issue is being managed without, at this stage, changing the program’s entry-into-service outlook.

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