The first of the two GE90 models was the GE90-94B. Like Pokemon, Tamagotchis and the Spice Girls, it was a tremendous success story in the 1990s, created by General Electric for aviation giant Boeing’s 777 airliner. The 777 family itself was revolutionary, making a name for itself through its spacious interior, quieter and more efficient engines — and, as time went on, further improvements like the increased fuel capacity of the 777-300 (British Airways).
These aircraft models are recognizable by their distinctive engines. The General Electric engines that power this model are far more than just showy talking points: they were a great fit for the 777 line’s focus on powerful, spacious, and comfortable flight.
In June 1999, GE issued a press release stating that the 94B was undergoing tests with a Boeing testbed in California, and that the real thing was set to be certified and in service with Air France in November 2000. Even before entering service, it was abundantly clear that this engine was going to be a game-changer.
GE boasted that their engine would dramatically cut fuel costs by efficiently cutting the amount of jet fuel that was burned away and wasted. This engine was projected to save more than $300,000 in fuel, and above $2 million in overall efficient performance. There was certainly no power compromise in the process, either: Its remarkable 90,000-pound thrust had to be toned down from the initial 94,000-pound achieved during trials.
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