China Eastern Airlines has ordered 25 GEnx-1B engines to power its Boeing 787 fleet at the 6th China International Import Expo. The order also includes a long-term TrueChoice services agreement.
China Eastern Airlines has been a GEnx customer since 2018 when it first purchased 15 GEnx-powered Boeing 787 aircraft, plus the TrueChoice services agreement.
"China Eastern Airlines and GE Aerospace are always in good cooperative relationship,” said Guowei Cheng, Deputy General Manager of China Eastern Airlines. “At the 6th CIIE, China Eastern Airlines will purchase a new batch of GEnx engines and related services, which will support the operation and development of China Eastern Airlines' fleet. We look forward to continuing to cooperate with GE Aerospace for mutual benefits, serving consumers with new aviation technologies and products, and promoting sustainable development.”
Weiming Xiang, Vice President of GE, and President of GE Aerospace Greater China, said: "China Eastern Airline first ordered our GEnx engines at the inaugural CIIE in 2018. We are grateful that China Eastern Airlines has selected the GEnx-1B engine again this year. This agreement fully demonstrates the airline’s trust in our products and services. We will continue to work closely with them to support the operation of their GEnx-powered Boeing 787 fleet, underpinned by excellent fuel efficiency and leading innovative technology."