The Engine Alliance, a 50/50 joint venture between General Electric Aviation and Pratt & Whitney, was established in 1996 to develop, manufacture, sell and support a family of advanced technology engines for new high-capacity, long-range aircraft.  The result is the GP7200, delivering 70,000 pounds of thrust for the Airbus A380 super wide-body.

The GP7000 is derived from two of the most successful wide-body engine programs in aviation history – the PW4000 and GE90 families.  The GP7200-powered Airbus A380 received type certifications from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2007.   The joint certification followed 16 months of flight testing and paves the way for entry into service with Emirates in August 2008.

For more information on the Engine Alliance and the GP7200, visit: www.enginealliance.com