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GE Aerospace’s FlightPulse app soars past 60,000 pilots as adoption accelerates

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GE Aerospace has seen rapid growth in the use of its FlightPulse app, with more than 60,000 commercial pilots now using the tool — up from 40,000 a year ago — and the number expected to exceed 70,000 by the end of 2025, the company said.

The data-driven flight monitoring app, launched in partnership with Qantas in 2017, allows pilots to review their own flight performance, compare it with peers, and identify ways to improve efficiency and safety. Airlines pay GE a per-pilot licensing fee to access the platform, which has helped strengthen the company’s reputation for aviation safety and sustainability.

Qantas captain Mark Cameron said FlightPulse helps him analyze details such as takeoff and landing angles, crucial for avoiding tail strikes on smaller aircraft like the Airbus A321. The airline also uses aggregated app data to optimize flight operations, cutting fuel costs by encouraging pilots to use less reverse thrust where safe.

According to Andrew Coleman, head of GE Aerospace’s Software-as-a-Service division, FlightPulse is now used by 42 airlines, including Delta Air Lines and NetJets, with fleets ranging from a few hundred to over 15,000 pilots. Coleman said the company aims to reach 100,000 pilots by 2026, emphasizing that the app’s goal is performance improvement — not punitive monitoring.

U.S. Suspends Nuclear Equipment Export Licenses to China Amid Escalating Trade Tensions

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The U.S. government has recently suspended export licenses for nuclear equipment suppliers selling to China’s power plants, according to sources familiar with the situation, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing trade war between the two countries.

These suspensions, issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, target parts and equipment critical for nuclear power plant operations. The move is part of broader export restrictions imposed over the past two weeks on various companies as Washington shifts from tariff negotiations toward restricting supply chains linked to China.

The suspensions impact major U.S. nuclear equipment suppliers, including Westinghouse—whose technology powers over 400 reactors worldwide—and Emerson, a provider of nuclear industry measurement tools. These restrictions are estimated to affect hundreds of millions of dollars in business.

The U.S. and China had agreed on a 90-day truce on tariffs starting May 12, but tensions quickly resurfaced. The U.S. accuses China of reneging on rare earth element agreements, while China criticizes the U.S. for abusing export controls, notably concerning Huawei’s AI chips. A new round of talks between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping was scheduled for June 9 to address these issues.

In addition to nuclear equipment, the U.S. has imposed new export license requirements on hydraulic fluids suppliers, aerospace companies like GE Aerospace (jet engines for China’s COMAC aircraft), and ethane shipments. Houston-based Enterprise Product Partners reported delays in approval for ethane cargoes to China due to the new licensing rules.

China, for its part, insists it is honoring the Geneva agreement and calls on the U.S. to lift its restrictive measures. The Chinese Embassy emphasized that its rare earth export controls follow global norms and are not targeted specifically at any country.

The ongoing export curbs come amid China’s restrictions on critical metals, which have disrupted global supply chains, particularly affecting U.S. automakers. Although China has granted temporary export licenses for rare earths to U.S. automakers, the situation remains volatile.

It remains unclear how long the U.S. export license suspensions will last or whether they will be reversed following diplomatic discussions.