By 2010, China’s air traffi c is expected to double to 240 million people infrastructure technology From aviation to energy to financing, we are building the infrastructure for a new century. The GEnx engine, shown here, is just one example of GE’s ability to tap into a $4 trillion global infrastructure market. Using advanced technology, the GEnx meets the soaring demand for lighter, more fuel-effi cient aircraft engines in growing markets like China. Through 2006, GE had orders for more than 665 GEnx engines from around the world, with an expected order value of more than $5 billion a healthy start to future growth. ge 2006 annual report 13
emerging markets We integrate fi nance, technology and infrastructure to accelerate growth in emerging markets. Emerging markets represent regions where new opportunities have converged to enable powerful growth. With an expanding GDP, increased demand for lending and declining unemployment, the Russian market is an ideal opportunity for consumer fi nance. GE Money entered the market in 2004 with over 300 sales outlets in 10 cities. In just two years consumer loan assets grew from $50 million to $200 million with a target of $600 million by the end of 2007. Consumer lending in Russia is projected to grow from $155 billion to over $1 trillion by 2015 29 2006 ~50 2010* 24 2005 22 2004 EMERGING MARKETS REVENUES (In $ billions) *Forecast 14 ge 2006 annual report
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