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title: "GE Aerospace, Shield AI validate AVEN nozzle integration with F110 engine for X-BAT VTOL testing"
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description: "GE Aerospace and Shield AI validated the integration of GE's AVEN thrust-vectoring nozzle with the F110 engine for X-BAT VTOL testing. The system, restored from storage, passed actuation and light-off tests at Peebles, functioning as a unified propulsion unit. This work supports Shield AI’s program by enabling primary control during vertical operations. GE plans to redesign the nozzle using modern materials and updated controls to enhance response speed, reduce weight, and improve VTOL performance, leveraging historical F-16 data to mitigate development risk."
datetime: "2026-08-20T18:34:25.000Z"
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# GE Aerospace, Shield AI validate AVEN nozzle integration with F110 engine for X-BAT VTOL testing

-   GE Aerospace restored its AVEN thrust-vectoring nozzle from storage, integrated it with the F110-GE-129E engine, returned the system to operation. \* Integration, actuation, engine light-off tests at Peebles validated nozzle, engine, actuators, controls as a single propulsion system. \* Work supports Shield AI’s X-BAT VTOL program, shifting AVEN from forward-flight maneuvering to primary control during vertical operations. \* GE plans a redesign using modern materials, updated control systems, new production methods, targeting faster response, lower weight, improved VTOL performance. \* Program leverages 1990s MATV F-16 results, including 87 ground-test hours, 135 flight hours across 95 sorties, to reduce development risk. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. GE Aerospace - General Electric Company published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 20, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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