THE FUTURE OF AEROSPACE PROPULSION - A FANTASY OF FLIGHT

In just under sixty years, jet engine technology has advanced so rapidly that the 850 lb thrust of Whittle's engine has grown to the 87,400 lb thrust of the GE90. As he approaches retirement, GE aircraft engines chairman BRIAN ROWE, whose career has followed this remarkable story, gives his ideas on the developments which may occur during the next half century.