GE Aerospace will supply GEnx-1B engines to Japan Airlines, in order to power the up to 20 787-9 aircraft that the airline ordered from Boeing on July 22, 2024.
“GE Aerospace and Japan Airlines have a long and enduring relationship that stretches back decades, including being the launch customer for the GEnx engine,” said Russell Stokes, president and CEO, commercial engines and services, GE Aerospace.
“We’re honoured Japan Airlines continues to place their trust in our products and services with this new order.”
Yukio Nakagawa, executive officer and senior vice president procurement of Japan added, “As a launch airline for GEnx-powered 787 Dreamliner, we are delighted at introducing additional 787s. Since incorporation into our fleet, the GEnx engine has proven to be high performance, reliable and fuel efficient through thousands of flight hours.”
The GEnx-1B powers two out of every three 787 aircraft in service.
Japan Airlines signs GEnx deal for new 787s
