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8. GE90 High-Thrust Engine
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Rising to be the most powerful commercial aviation engine in the world, the GE90 stretched the envelope of engine size and capability. Its excellent aerodynamics, clever control systems, and creative composite fan blades allowed hitherto unheard-of thrust levels while preserving efficiency. Development of the engine demanded many scientific innovations in materials science and manufacturing techniques, therefore establishing new benchmarks for big turbofan design. Its performance proved ultra-high-thrust engines' viability for long-range commercial aircraft.
