The SHOCKING Reason Why Boeing 777X Chose GE9X Over Rolls-Royce Ultra Fan

The SHOCKING Reason Why Boeing 777X Chose GE9X Over Rolls-Royce Ultra Fan
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00:00 Intro
00:40 The Engine War for the Boeing 777X
03:02 The Total Victory of the GE9X
07:44 The Priceless Financial Windfall
09:42 The Obstacles
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The SHOCKING Reason Why Boeing 777X Chose GE9X Over Rolls-Royce Ultra Fan
In 20 13, Boeing faced one of the most pivotal decisions in its modern history—choosing the engine that would power the Triple 7X, the aircraft meant to redefine the future of widebody aviation. After months of speculation, the company shocked the industry by selecting the GE9X, the largest commercial jet engine ever built, shutting down Rolls-Royce’s hopes for its promising Trent or Ultrafan concept. This was far more than an engine deal. It was a multibillion-dollar gamble that would shape performance, timelines, and the very fate of the Triple 7X program.
But why did Boeing choose the GE9X over Rolls-Royce engine? What consequences did that choice unleash? Let’s uncover the full story.
The Engine War for the Boeing 777X
The SHOCKING Reason Why Boeing 777X Chose GE9X Over Rolls-Royce Ultra Fan
In the aviation world, few battles have ever been as intense—or as captivating—as the fight to power Boeing’s Triple 7X. This was no ordinary commercial contract; it was a life-or-death contest between two global engine titans: GE Aviation and Rolls-Royce. Whoever secured the Trip 7X program — the largest and most ambitious widebody Boeing had ever attempted — would shape their technological and commercial future for decades to come.
From the very beginning, Boeing’s requirements were bordering on… impossible. They didn’t want an upgraded engine. They didn’t want something “good enough.” Boeing demanded a technological leap: an entirely new powerplant that was stronger yet more efficient, quieter yet more durable, and capable of lifting a Triple 7X with its massive redesigned wings. A new standard for the whole industry.
The SHOCKING Reason Why Boeing 777X Chose GE9X Over Rolls-Royce Ultra Fan
Rolls-Royce entered the competition immediately. They brought forward the Trent XWB—the engine that had powered the success of the A3 50—as proof of their capability, while simultaneously developing bold new concepts under the Advance program, aiming for an entirely new generation of engines. Inside Rolls-Royce, many quietly referred to it as the “Trent 9000,” a last-stand effort to preserve their position against their eternal rival. They needed to win—not just for another contract, but to maintain their foothold in an increasingly shrinking widebody market.