FARNBOROUGH, England, July 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following Japan Airlines'
agreement with Boeing for up to 20 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, GE
Aerospace (NYSE: GE) today announced an order from the airline for
GEnx-1B engines to power the new aircraft.
"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 honored Japan Airlines
continues to place their trust in our products and services with
this new order."
The GEnx engine family has more than 56 million flight hours
since entry into service in 2011 and is the fastest-selling,
high-thrust engine in GE Aerospace history with nearly 3,000
engines in service and on backlog, including spares.
"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,"
said Yukio Nakagawa, Executive
Officer and Senior Vice President Procurement of Japan Airlines.
"The GEnx engine is essential to the expansion of our 787
Dreamliner fleet."
The GEnx-1B powers two out of every three 787 aircraft in
service. Like all GE Aerospace engines, the GEnx can operate on
approved Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blends today. Representing
a giant leap forward in propulsion technology, GEnx uses
lightweight durable materials and advanced design processes to
reduce weight, improve performance, and lower maintenance, making
it the best engine choice for long-haul flights.
Japan Airlines and their subsidiary currently operate a fleet of
53 Boeing 787s powered by the GEnx engine, reaching 3 million
engine flight hours in early 2024. The airline is also powered by
GE Aerospace's CF6, GE90, CF34 and CFM56* engines.
*CFM is a 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran
Aircraft Engines
About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components
and systems for commercial and military aircraft with a global
service network to support these offerings. GE Aerospace and its
joint ventures have an installed base of more than 44,000
commercial and 26,000 military aircraft engines, and the business
is playing a vital role in shaping the future of flight.
About Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines (JAL), Japan's
first private aviation company, was established in 1951 and is a
member of the oneworld® Alliance. The airline operates a fleet of
227 aircraft (as of March 2024) and
began renewing its international long-haul aircraft with the Airbus
A350-1000 starting 2023 Winter Schedule. Together with other JAL
Group and partner airlines, JAL offers an extensive domestic and
international network that serves 384 airports across 64
countries/regions. The airline has received numerous accolades for
its exceptional service, including being recognized as a certified
5-Star Airline by Skytrax and being awarded the prestigious
"World Class" Airline title by APEX, the Airline Passenger
Experience Association. The airline is dedicated to ensuring
the highest standards of flight safety and overall
service quality, striving to be the most preferred airline by
customers worldwide. For details and to learn more, visit
JAL's official website at https://www.jal.com/en/.
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