The General Electric CF6, US military designations F103 and F138, is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines produced by GE Aviation. Based on the TF39, the first high-power high-bypass jet engine, the CF6 powers a wide variety of civilian airliners. The basic engine core also powers the LM2500 and LM6000 marine and power generation turboshafts.

GE Aerospace's CF6 engine family powers nearly 70 percent of the world's widebody aircraft. The CF6 is the leading engine of choice for new and conversion widebody freighters due to its proven durability, reliability, and performance.

The CF6-80C2 is a ubiquitous engine, with more than 3,200 units in operation and powering five widebody aircraft families. The General Electric (GE) CF6- 80C2 series is one of the most popular widebody engines in operation. The first engines were delivered in 1986 and there are still outstanding orders for 747-400s with CF6-80C2 engines.

Feb 2, 2017 · It all started with the development of GE Aviation’s CF6 engine more than 45 years ago. The CF6 engine entered service in 1971, with the CF6-6, a 40,000-pound thrust engine that powered American Airlines’ and United Airlines’ DC-10 Series 10 aircraft.

Currently certified on 14 widebody aircraft models and with 16 ratings, the CF6-80C2 has received FAA 180-minute Extended Range Operations (ETOPS) approval for A300, A310, 747, and 767 aircraft, offering route structuring flexibility and added economic benefits.

May 3, 2004 · It powers the Airbus A300 and A310, and Boeing's 767, 747 and MD-11 aircraft with more than 3,300 engines in service at 125 airlines. The powerplant is part of GE's best-selling CF6 engine family, powering more than 10 models of commercial wide-body aircraft.

Nov 8, 2014 · The General Electric CF6 is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines produced by GE Aviation. A development of the first high-power high-bypass jet engine available, the TF39, the CF6 powers a...

The CF6, a two-shaft turbofan engine from GE Aerospace, is designed for medium- and long-haul widebody aircraft produced by Airbus and Boeing. MTU has been a key risk- and revenue-sharing partner in the development and production of the CF6 since 1971.

Jul 5, 2021 · The CF6-6 jet engine has been officially retired as of June 3, 2021. Belonging to GE Aviation, the CF6-6 jet engine served in commercial jet operations for approximately 49 years and 6 months, making it the oldest operating commercial jet engine owned by GE Aviation.

Aug 11, 2021 · Fifty years ago, the CF6 engine thrust GE Aviation into the commercial aviation business when it entered service installed on the McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10. Today, GE Aviation is celebrating five decades of revenue service for what has become GE’s most successful widebody commercial aircraft engine program with more than 8,500 CF6 engines ...