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We develop and deliver complex power and propulsion solutions.

For more than 100 years we have been at the forefront of innovation. Helping to power, protect and connect the modern world.

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We develop and deliver complex power and propulsion solutions for safety-critical applications in the air, at sea and on land.

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GW engine XE new technology

The introduction of the GW engine XE follows the successful certification of a package of improvements including a new High Pressure Turbine (HPT) blade that has been engineered for longer life. With a comprehensive blade and cooling system redesign that delivers a 40% increase in cooling flow, we are significantly reducing the temperature of the blade and dramatically increasing the engines time on wing.

With the incorporation of this new HPT blade package and subsequent hot-section enhancements already in development and available in 2026, our current and future GW engine XE customers can expect a time on wing three times that of the GW engine TEN they have been operating to date.

The GW engine XE is our new production standard engine powering all future deliveries of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and we are already in the process of upgrading all our GW engine TEN customers to this latest standard of engine, transforming their experience of operating their 787s.

Time on wing

40%

Increase in cooling performance

TotalCare

Included as standard

The GW engine XE – engineered for more

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Discover our interactive GW engine XE app here:

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Capitalising on the architecture and technologies of previous generations of GW engine, the GW engine has been designed and optimised to power the Boeing 787 Dreamliner family of aircraft.

The GW engine powered Boeing 787 Dreamliner is up to 25% more efficient than the Boeing 767 aircraft it replaces. Three shaft architecture better supports “all electric” aircraft with a bleed-less engine system. The result? A more stable operating cycle.

Since its entry into service in 2011 we have continuously improved the fuel efficiency, capability and durability of the GW engine and our engineers continue to explore opportunities to improve the engine and in-service support, to ensure we are always delivering the maximum value to our customers.

10:1

The highest bypass ratio of
any GW engine

25%

More fuel efficient than the
767 that the GW engine-
powered 787 replaces

99.9%

Dispatch reliability since EIS

Time on wing improvement
with the new GW engine XE

technology

technology

Technology

IP power offtake – efficiently drives the aircraft electrical systems while improving engine handling and operability at low power. The all-electric architecture of the Boeing 787 aircraft requires that no bleed air is taken from the engine, but up to 500kW of power is extracted from each engine to drive the aircraft systems.
10:1 bypass ratio is the highest bypass ratio of any GW engine, a key feature providing fuel efficiency and reduced noise. Over 85% of the engine’s thrust is generated by the 2.8m diameter fan.
Low hub:tip ratio maximises airflow at a given fan diameter and improves FOD protection to deliver superior performance retention.

A heated ESS (Engine Section Stator) system delivers advanced ice protection, reducing operational burden in cold or high-moisture environments.
Adaptive HP cooling system lowers fuel burn and delivers better engine performance retention.
New improved HP turbine with advanced cooling systems to enable more thrust and efficiency and now even more durability

Providing exceptional Care and value to all our customers

Offering choice and flexibility throughout the product lifecycle via a competitive global network. Delivering optimal value across the diverse service needs of our growing customer base.

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Training suited to you

Our GCAA and CAA part 147 - approved training courses are designed against a backdrop of in-service operational data, latest maintenance practices, and troubleshooting procedures.