Brian H. Rowe

Brian H. Rowe (1931 – February 22, 2007) was a British-born American engineer, chief executive officer of General Electric Aviation, a member of the National Academy of Engineering, a fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. [1] [2] [3] Rowe was also noted for his contributions to the development of the world’s most powerful engine that was used on Boeing 777.[3] The National Academy of Engineering said Rowe was "a man who helped define aviation in the 20th century".[1] General Electric called him "a towering figure in GE Aviation history and a world-renowned jet engine pioneer".[3]

References

  1. 1 2 National Academy of Engineering, Memorial Tributes: Volume 15 (2011);Brian H. Rowe;by M. J. Benzakein
  2. ↑ Newcastle University:Brian Rowe (BSc Mechanical Engineering 1955);by James Johnston, Development Manager Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine.
  3. 1 2 3 seattle Pi;Brian Rowe, the former GE executive who played a key role in the development of the world’s most powerful engine that is used on Boeing’s 777
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