Woodward inks engine deal with GE Aviation

FORT COLLINS – Woodward Inc. (Nasdaq:WWD) has signed an agreement with
General Electric Co. (NYSE:GE), through its GE Aviation business unit,
to develop and supply the fuel system, air management and actuation
hardware for CFM International’s LEAP-X engine program.

CFM is a joint venture between GE and the French aviation engine maker
Snecma. The LEAP-X is the next-generation, fuel-efficient turbofan
engine from CFM, according to a release by Woodward. The terms of the
contract were not disclosed.

Airbus, Comac, and, pending final approval of its board of directors,
Boeing will use the LEAP-X engine in…