Dec 4, 2024 · One of these aircraft is a large Boeing 747 jumbo jet. Because the Boeing 747 utilizes four engines, GE Aerospace can …

N747GE is a Boeing 747 aircraft that was used by General Electric Aircraft Engines as a testbed for several of the company's jet …

Aug 7, 2026 · GE Aerospace is building the world's largest jet engine for Boeing's new 777X, and it's using a giant 747 to test it. We …

On July 9, 2025, Rolls-Royce officially retired its much-loved Boeing 747-200 flying testbed, registered N787RR, concluding nearly …

Nov 3, 2025 · Originally a Japan Airlines revenue-service Boeing 747-400, the current Flying Test Bed was acquired by GE …

Aug 9, 2026 · Ever wondered how aircraft engines are tested at 40,000 feet before carrying millions of passengers? Step inside GE …

Jul 29, 2025 · Both of these aircraft are flying laboratories used to test new engines. Yep, when this plane is at work, it has five …

Jul 28, 2025 · Re-registered as N787RR, the 747‑200 was extensively modified by Rolls-Royce into a state-of-the-art flying testbed. …

Aug 7, 2026 · GE Aerospace is using a specially modified Boeing 747-400 as a Flying Test Bed to test and prove new commercial jet …

Nov 1, 2023 · As such, it is unsurprising to see that several major engine manufacturers use the Boeing 747 to perform aerial tests …