GE F414 qualification

General Electric has received preliminary flight qualification for the F414-400 engine, clearing the way for the first flight of the McDonnell Douglas F-18E/F in December. Two 98kN (22,000lb)-thrust F414s have been installed in the first F-18E. GE's $741 million development contract includes eight ground-test and 21 flight-test engines.

Source: Flight International