Volvo Aero develops parts for the GEnx engine, in a dynamic project with General Electric.
"We have extensive experience of working with Volvo Aero through working on the CF6 engine. It makes them perfect for this program," says Eric Baehre, head of GEnx system engineering. Eric Baehre says the parts that Volvo Aero will supply are a major challenge. For instance, the fan hub frame has hundreds of interfaces to the rest of the engine, which places tough demands on both engineers and cooperation with other partners.
"This is a good team that works well with people from around the world. I feel very secure knowing Volvo Aero is handling these parts." He is also very satisfied with Volvo Aero's progress in the project. "What stands out the most so far is the progress within the aerodynamics of the parts developed. Our aerodynamic experts are very impressed by what they have seen."
When Volvo Aero and GE carried out joint projects during the 1980s and 90s, Volvo Aero had an entire workforce on-site that took part in the work in a normal manner.