Cathay Pacific Signs Agreement for More GE Aerospace Engines to Power 777-9s
Rhea-AI Summary
GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) has secured a significant engine supply agreement with Cathay Pacific for 14 additional GE9X engines to power Boeing 777-9 aircraft. This brings Cathay's total commitment to 35 GE9X-powered 777-9s. The deal includes a maintenance, repair, and overhaul service agreement.
The GE9X engine, exclusively available for Boeing 777X aircraft, offers 10% better fuel efficiency than its GE90-115B predecessor and is currently the world's most powerful commercial aircraft engine. The engine is compatible with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blends, demonstrating GE's commitment to environmental sustainability.
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- Secured additional engine orders from Cathay Pacific, expanding market presence in Asia-Pacific
- GE9X offers 10% improved fuel efficiency compared to predecessor
- Deal includes long-term service agreement for maintenance and repairs
- Engine compatible with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), supporting environmental initiatives
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- None.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, GE declined 1.49%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
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CINCINNATI , Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) announced today that Cathay Pacific has committed to purchasing GE9X engines to power 14 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, bringing the airline's total commitment to 35 GE9X powered 777-9s.
The deal also includes a service agreement to cover the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the GE9X engines.
"Cathay Pacific was the first customer in the
The GE9X engine is the world's most powerful commercial aircraft engine and the most fuel-efficient engine in its class. Available exclusively on the Boeing 777X family of 777-9 and 777-8F aircraft, the GE9X offers 10 percent better specific fuel consumption than its predecessor, the GE90-115B, with emissions that are a generation ahead in technology.
"The GE9X engine provides market leading technologies and will help ensure we continue to offer our customers reliable travel across our expanding network," said Alex McGowan, Cathay Chief Operations and Service Delivery Officer. "We're looking forward to the GE9X joining our fleet."
Like all GE Aerospace commercial engines, the GE9X engine can operate on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blends today.
About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 49,000 commercial and 29,000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of approximately 53,000 employees building on more than a century of innovation and learning, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely. Learn more about how GE Aerospace and its partners are defining flight for today, tomorrow and the future at www.geaerospace.com.
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