3D-printed aero engine parts get ready to fly

Good news!

"GE Aviation has received Engineering Change Proposal approval from the USAF for an F110 additively manufactured sump cover.

This F110 component is the first engine element designed for and produced by metal-additive manufacturing to be qualified by any US DoD entity. ..."

3D-printed aero engine parts get ready to fly - Defence Notes - Shephard Media GE Aviation receives airworthiness qualification from the US Air Force in under a year for the first metal 3D-printed engine part.