Engines
GE Installs First Additive-Made Engine Part in GE90
Cobalt-chrome alloy housing better protects engine sensor from icing
GE makes the T25 sensor housing for the GE90 using a cobalt-chrome alloy. (Photo: GE Aviation)
GE makes the T25 sensor housing for the GE90 using a cobalt-chrome alloy. (Photo: GE Aviation)

The GE90 turbofan has become the first GE engine to incorporate an additive-manufactured component, the company announced Tuesday. The part—known as the T25 engine sensor housing—holds the T25 sensor for the GE90-94B.