GE CEO considers developing second engine for A220-500.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Air Current
GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp has expressed interest in providing a second engine option for Airbus' notional 170-seat A220-500, which would compete with Boeing's 737 Max 8. Airbus has been seeking a second engine option for the aircraft, which currently has transcontinental range out of reach of the existing engine and wing combination.