Taking Flight

"People have hobbies," Solon said. "They love sports. They love cars. Well, I love GE J79s. When I go to sleep at night, that’s what I dream about… I’ve got to keep it running, and I’ve got to keep it running correctly. That’s my hobby. That’s what I love to do."

Chapter 13: The Next Generation by GE Aviation

Chapter 12: General Aviation by GE Aviation

Chapter 11: Business Jets And Regional Jets by GE Aviation

Chapter 10: Fighter Engines by GE Aviation

Chapter 9: How LEAP Came To Be by GE Aviation

Chapter 8: Power Of The GE90 And GEnx by GE Aviation

How GE's partnership with a French aerospace powerhouse formed its CFM International joint venture and one of the most successful commercial engines in history.

How the "little tough guy" and GE Aviation's first high-bypass engine lifted the aviation industry.

How the J47 and J79 jet engines went on to become some of the most produce and utilized engines in the world.

How GE Aviation's Lynn, Massachusetts, operation came to be the hub of helicopter engine manufacturing for GE.

How GE Aviation earned its first military contract and went on to produce America's first jet engine.

How Cincinnati, Ohio, came to support World War II and become GE Aviation's global headquarters.

Former GE Aviation employee and unofficial company historian Rick Kennedy kicks off a series examining GE Aviation's role in the past century of aviation.

It’s rush hour, and you are about to embark on your daily commute to work. The drive normally takes you about 20 minutes, but it’s raining, so you plug your destination into your GPS app to make sure you’re on the fastest route. It turns out that there’s been an accident on your typical path and traffic is heavy as a result, so the app guides you toward an alternate route, saving you an additional 10 minutes of travel time and enabling you to get to work on time. Data and connectivity have the power to transform the way we operate, making not just people, but businesses and industries smarter. At GE Aviation, we are connecting streams of machine data and analytics to create valuable insights that enable more efficient asset management and operations for GE and for its customers. Success is driven by a fundamental shift in the way teams are thinking and working, blurring the lines of vertical silos to create cross-functional teams focused on delivering shared, business-level outcomes. Listen as some of GE Aviation’s leaders discuss how this transformation is taking shape.

Cancer affects everyone in some way, whether it is you, a family member, friend or colleague, but you can take simple steps to prevent theses diseases. Eating right, watching your weight and being physically active not only keeps you healthy, but can also help prevent cancer.

Sleep is something many of us feel we just can't get enough of, and people in the U.S. actually lose an hour in March due to Daylight Savings. In this next episode of Take a Lap, Dr. Lappi gives his tips for less sleepless nights.

Not only is February the time of love and Valentine's Day, but it is also Heart Health month. Dr. Lappi discusses heart disease, a leading cause of death in the U.S., and how to prevent it.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a fighter pilot or weapon systems officer (WSO)? Malissa Gallini, part of our junior officer leadership program, interviewed US Navy pilot Lt. Jenny Moore and WSO Lt. Claire Gunnison during their visit to GE Aviation in Evendale. Lt. Moore and Lt. Gunnison discussed how they got their call signs (Juno and Hooks!), how they became interested in flying, and what it's like to juggle family and work while serving our country.

Lap 5 - Winter Weather Survival 101 by GE Aviation