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From the CF6 to GE9X: how next‑generation engines could reshape airline economics and operations
The CF6's 1971 entry on the DC‑10 marked GE's first major commercial engine success and helped define long‑haul economics. GE says the GE9X will be the most‑tested engine programme in its history — underscoring how next‑generation propulsion can shift fuel burn, maintenance and airline operational planning.
