GE Aerospace and Qatar Airways Strengthen Partnership with Agreement for 400+ GE9X and GEnx engines
GE Aerospace (GE) and Qatar Airways have signed a historic agreement for over 400 engines, marking GE's largest widebody engine deal ever. The order includes 60 GE9X and 260 GEnx engines, plus options and spares, to power Qatar Airways' Boeing 777-9 and Boeing 787 aircraft fleet. This builds on previous orders of 188 GE9X and 124 GEnx engines.
The deal includes maintenance, repair, and overhaul service agreements. The GE9X engine, exclusive to Boeing 777X aircraft, offers 10% better fuel efficiency than its predecessor, while the GEnx engine family has accumulated over 62 million flight hours and powers two-thirds of all 787 aircraft. Both engines are certified to run on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blends.
GE Aerospace (GE) e Qatar Airways hanno firmato un accordo storico per oltre 400 motori, segnando il più grande ordine di motori widebody mai realizzato da GE. L'ordine comprende 60 motori GE9X e 260 motori GEnx, oltre a opzioni e pezzi di ricambio, per alimentare la flotta di Boeing 777-9 e Boeing 787 di Qatar Airways. Questo si aggiunge ai precedenti ordini di 188 motori GE9X e 124 motori GEnx.
L'accordo include anche contratti di manutenzione, riparazione e revisione. Il motore GE9X, esclusivo per gli aerei Boeing 777X, offre un'efficienza del carburante migliore del 10% rispetto al predecessore, mentre la famiglia di motori GEnx ha accumulato oltre 62 milioni di ore di volo e alimenta due terzi di tutti gli aerei 787. Entrambi i motori sono certificati per funzionare con miscele di Carburante Sostenibile per l'Aviazione (SAF).
GE Aerospace (GE) y Qatar Airways han firmado un acuerdo histórico para más de 400 motores, marcando el mayor pedido de motores de fuselaje ancho en la historia de GE. El pedido incluye 60 motores GE9X y 260 motores GEnx, además de opciones y repuestos, para impulsar la flota de Boeing 777-9 y Boeing 787 de Qatar Airways. Esto se suma a pedidos anteriores de 188 motores GE9X y 124 motores GEnx.
El acuerdo también incluye contratos de mantenimiento, reparación y revisión. El motor GE9X, exclusivo para los aviones Boeing 777X, ofrece un 10% más de eficiencia en combustible que su predecesor, mientras que la familia de motores GEnx ha acumulado más de 62 millones de horas de vuelo y alimenta dos tercios de todos los aviones 787. Ambos motores están certificados para funcionar con mezclas de Combustible de Aviación Sostenible (SAF).
GE Aerospace (GE)와 카타르 항공은 400대 이상의 엔진에 대한 역사적인 계약을 체결했으며, 이는 GE의 최대 광동체 엔진 계약입니다. 이 주문에는 카타르 항공의 보잉 777-9와 보잉 787 항공기 기체에 장착될 60대의 GE9X 엔진과 260대의 GEnx 엔진이 포함되며, 옵션 및 예비 부품도 포함됩니다. 이는 이전에 주문한 188대의 GE9X 엔진과 124대의 GEnx 엔진에 이은 것입니다.
이 계약에는 유지보수, 수리 및 정비 서비스 계약도 포함됩니다. GE9X 엔진은 보잉 777X 항공기에만 독점적으로 사용되며, 이전 모델보다 연료 효율이 10% 향상되었습니다. GEnx 엔진 군은 6,200만 시간 이상의 비행 시간을 기록했으며, 787 항공기의 3분의 2를 구동합니다. 두 엔진 모두 지속 가능한 항공 연료(SAF) 혼합 연료 사용 인증을 받았습니다.
GE Aerospace (GE) et Qatar Airways ont signé un accord historique portant sur plus de 400 moteurs, marquant la plus grande commande de moteurs pour gros porteurs jamais réalisée par GE. La commande comprend 60 moteurs GE9X et 260 moteurs GEnx, ainsi que des options et des pièces de rechange, pour équiper la flotte de Boeing 777-9 et Boeing 787 de Qatar Airways. Ceci s'ajoute aux commandes précédentes de 188 moteurs GE9X et 124 moteurs GEnx.
L'accord inclut également des contrats de maintenance, réparation et révision. Le moteur GE9X, exclusif aux avions Boeing 777X, offre une efficacité énergétique supérieure de 10 % par rapport à son prédécesseur, tandis que la famille de moteurs GEnx a accumulé plus de 62 millions d'heures de vol et équipe les deux tiers des avions 787. Les deux moteurs sont certifiés pour fonctionner avec des mélanges de carburant d'aviation durable (SAF).
GE Aerospace (GE) und Qatar Airways haben eine historische Vereinbarung über mehr als 400 Triebwerke unterzeichnet, was den größten Widebody-Triebwerksauftrag in der Geschichte von GE darstellt. Die Bestellung umfasst 60 GE9X- und 260 GEnx-Triebwerke sowie Optionen und Ersatzteile zur Ausstattung der Boeing 777-9 und Boeing 787 Flotte von Qatar Airways. Dies baut auf früheren Bestellungen von 188 GE9X- und 124 GEnx-Triebwerken auf.
Der Vertrag beinhaltet auch Wartungs-, Reparatur- und Überholungsdienstleistungen. Das GE9X-Triebwerk, exklusiv für Boeing 777X Flugzeuge, bietet eine um 10 % bessere Kraftstoffeffizienz als sein Vorgänger, während die GEnx-Triebwerksfamilie über 62 Millionen Flugstunden angesammelt hat und zwei Drittel aller 787-Flugzeuge antreibt. Beide Triebwerke sind für den Betrieb mit Mischungen aus nachhaltigem Flugkraftstoff (SAF) zertifiziert.
- Largest widebody engine deal in GE Aerospace's history, demonstrating strong market position
- Significant expansion of existing orders: additional 60 GE9X and 260 GEnx engines
- Includes comprehensive service agreements for maintenance, repair, and overhaul
- GE9X offers 10% better fuel efficiency compared to predecessor
- Strong market presence with GEnx powering two-thirds of all 787 aircraft
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GE Aerospace secured historic widebody engine deal with Qatar Airways worth billions, significantly boosting backlog and service revenue for years ahead.
The agreement between GE Aerospace and Qatar Airways represents the largest widebody engine deal in GE's history, encompassing over 400 engines - specifically 60 GE9X and 260 GEnx engines, plus options and spares. This massive order will power Qatar Airways' next-generation Boeing 777-9 and 787 aircraft fleet.
The deal's magnitude becomes clearer when examining the engine values - each GE9X typically costs around
Equally important are the accompanying service agreements covering maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. These service contracts typically generate
This agreement builds upon Qatar Airways' previous orders of 188 GE9X and 124 GEnx engines, demonstrating robust confidence in GE's technology and reliability. For GE Aerospace, this substantially bolsters their backlog position in their critical commercial engines segment, providing revenue visibility for years ahead.
The GE9X's
Beyond immediate financial implications, GE's on-wing support center in Qatar represents a strategic regional foothold, enhancing service delivery while developing local aerospace talent - a politically advantageous arrangement that strengthens GE's position in the critical Middle East aviation market.
The largest widebody engine deal in GE Aerospace history, supporting Qatar Airways' rapid expansion and driving economic growth in the Middle East
The new agreements solidify GE Aerospace's commitment to
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said: "Our latest agreement with GE Aerospace reflects our confidence in the performance of the GE9X and GEnx engines to power our fleet of Boeing 777-9 and 787 aircraft. These next-generation engines are critical components in our strategy to ensure our fleet remains modern and efficient. Qatar Airways has ambitious plans for the future, and we value our continued partnership with GE Aerospace and their commitment to supporting our operational needs."
GE Aerospace Chairman and CEO H. Lawrence Culp, Jr. said, "We are extremely honored to deepen our relationship with Qatar Airways and grateful to them for placing their trust in us with our largest ever widebody engine deal. Our widebody engines – the GE9X and GEnx – are marvels of modern engineering, with the durability and reliability to power flight across the longest distances. We appreciate President Trump's support for this historic agreement."
The GE9X engine is the world's most powerful commercial aircraft engine and the most fuel-efficient engine in its class. Available only on the Boeing 777X family of 777-9 and 777-8 aircraft, the GE9X offers
Since its introduction in 2011, the GEnx engine family has accumulated over 62 million flight hours. It stands as GE Aerospace's fastest-selling, high-thrust engine to date, with more than 3,600 engines currently in service and backlog, including spare units. Today, the GEnx engine powers two-thirds of all 787 aircraft currently in operation.
Like all GE Aerospace commercial engines, both GE9X and GEnx engines are certified to run on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blends today.
GE Aerospace's strong partnership with Qatar Airways also extends to providing comprehensive On Wing Support to ensure optimal engine performance and minimize downtime. At the On Wing Support Center in
About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 45,000 commercial and 25,000 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.
About Qatar Airways
A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways won the 'World's Best Airline' for the unprecedented eighth time at the 2024 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organization, Skytrax. Qatar Airways has been the World's Best Airline in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024. The airline continues to be synonymous with excellence, also taking home, 'World's Best Business Class', 'World's Best Business Class Airline Lounge', and 'Best Airline in the
Qatar Airways was the first Airline in the
Qatar Airways currently flies to over 170 destinations worldwide, connecting through its
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