Why can’t the Boeing 747-8 be powered by any other engine type?

The final jumbo jet is exclusively powered by GEnx-2B engines, and was not built for Rolls-Royce or Pratt & Whitney turbofans ...

Why did Boeing choose GE to build the 747-8’s exclusive engine?

Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce weren't part of the 747-8 program, despite a long history with the 'Queen of the Skies'.
Aviation Week

General Electric Ships Revised 747-8 Engine For Tests

General Electric is transporting a revised configuration GEnx-2B engine to Victorville, Calif., for final flight tests on the company’s 747 flying testbed as Boeing builds up toward first flight of ...
KING5

Boeing's first 747-8 freighter finally delivered

EVERETT, Wash. -- It's 20 feet longer, with a brand new wing and new high efficiency General Electric engines. But Boeing's brand new 747-8 Freighter has run into a headwind with big customers, and ...

How Many 747s Did Boeing Build?

The reign of the Queen of the Skies: Unveiling the staggering total of Boeing 747s built.

Here’s How Much Longer The Airbus A380’s Wingspan Is Compared To The Boeing 747-8

Comparing the giants of the sky.
insider.si.edu

Admiring the Power and Innovation of a 747 Engine

While the science behind the high bypass ratio engine in a 747 plane may seem complicated, the results are striking. It's capable of delivering over 70% more power ...