United States, Nov. 3 -- GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced the successful completion of altitude testing. The companies also conducted durability and limits testing on its GEK800 engine designed to power the next generation of affordable unmanned aerial systems and CCA-type aircraft. The testing began late September and progressed through a very stringent timeline through altitude tests and concluded this week with testing engine limits. "Our joint team successfully expanded the altitude testing envelope and identified the engine's rotor speed limits and compressive system boundaries. This testing further demonstrated the engine's outstanding performance and durability," said Mark Rettig, Vice President & ...