United Airlines Selects GE Aerospace GEnx Engines to Power New 787 Dreamliners

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) announced that United Airlines (Nasdaq:UAL) selected 300 GEnx engines to power new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including spares, announced Feb. 16, 2026.

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GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) announced that United Airlines (Nasdaq:UAL) selected 300 GEnx engines to power new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including spares, announced Feb. 16, 2026. The order brings United's 787 fleet to more than 200 GEnx-powered aircraft and makes United the largest GEnx operator.

The GEnx family is cited with a 99.98% dispatch rate, over 70 million flight hours, and GE Aerospace reports firm future GEnx deliveries of nearly 1,800 engines plus spares.

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• 300-engine order from United Airlines announced Feb. 16, 2026
• United becomes the largest GEnx operator with >200 GEnx-powered 787s
• Nearly 1,800 firm GEnx deliveries plus spares on GE Aerospace backlog

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Market Context

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Analysis

This announcement underscores GE Aerospace’s deepening role in the 787 ecosystem, with United selecting 300 GEnx engines and expanding to more than 200 GEnx-powered 787s. The deal adds to a GEnx fleet with over 70 million flight hours and a 99.98 dispatch rate. In context of recent wins with Saudia and Delta, investors may watch how growing firm deliveries toward nearly 1,800 engines translate into future revenue, services pull-through, and margin performance.

Key Figures

GEnx engines ordered: 300 engines United GEnx-powered 787 fleet: more than 200 aircraft GEnx dispatch rate: 99.98 +4 more

GEnx engines ordered

300 engines

Selected by United Airlines for new Boeing 787 Dreamliners

United GEnx-powered 787 fleet

more than 200 aircraft

United Airlines 787 fleet powered by GEnx after this order

GEnx dispatch rate

99.98

Dispatch rate cited for GEnx engine family reliability

GEnx flight hours

more than 70 million

Cumulative flight hours logged by GEnx engine family

Share of 787 fleet

two-thirds

Proportion of all 787 aircraft powered by GEnx

Future GEnx deliveries

nearly 1,800 engines

Firm GEnx future deliveries plus spares after latest order

Relationship start year

1968

GE Aerospace’s relationship with United Airlines began in 1968

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 06

5 events

1. Feb 06

   Dividend declaration

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   Board authorized a $0.47 per-share quarterly dividend for shareholders.

2. Feb 04

   Capacity expansion

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   -0.5%

   Announced up to $300M Singapore engine repair and AI-enabled MRO investment.

3. Jan 13

   Engine order win

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   +0.9%

   Delta selected GEnx engines for 30 787-10s plus options for 30 more.

4. Dec 04

   Dividend declaration

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   +1.2%

   Declared regular quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share with set pay date.

5. Nov 19

   Engine order win

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   Saudia Group chose GEnx-1B engines for 39 Boeing 787-9/10 aircraft plus MRO deal.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

time on wing

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time on wing technical

"delivers greater durability and time on wing for customers."

Time on wing is the amount of service time an aircraft engine or component has accumulated since it was last installed or last underwent major maintenance. Like the miles on a car since its last tune-up, it signals how close equipment is to routine service, overhaul, or replacement; investors use it to gauge upcoming maintenance costs, likelihood of downtime, and residual value, which can affect airline expenses and manufacturers’ or maintenance providers’ revenue forecasts.

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CINCINNATI, Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) announced today that United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAL) has selected 300 GEnx engines to power their new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The agreement also includes additional spare engines and brings United Airlines' 787 fleet to more than 200 GEnx powered aircraft.

Mohamed Ali, President & CEO, GE Aerospace Commercial Engines & Services, said, "GE Aerospace has an enduring relationship with United that spans decades. This deal will make United the largest GEnx operator in the world, and we're honored they continue to choose us to power their success."

Engineered with advanced materials and cutting-edge technologies, the GEnx engine family delivers greater durability and time on wing for customers. Combined with a 99.98 dispatch rate GEnx is also highly reliable.

GE Aerospace's relationship with United Airlines began in 1968. The carrier currently operates an extensive fleet of GE Aerospace and CFM* powered aircraft that includes CF6, GE90, GEnx, CFM56-7B, LEAP and CF34 engines.

With more than 70 million flight hours, today the GEnx engine powers two-thirds of all 787 aircraft in operation and exclusively powers the 747-8 aircraft. This latest order brings GE Aerospace's firm GEnx future deliveries to nearly 1,800 engines plus spares.

*CFM is a 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines 

About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 50,000 commercial and 30000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of approximately 57,000 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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FAQ

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What did GE (NYSE:GE) announce on Feb. 16, 2026 about United Airlines engine orders?

GE Aerospace announced a 300-unit GEnx engine order for United's new 787s. According to GE Aerospace, the deal includes spares and raises United's GEnx-powered 787 fleet to more than 200 aircraft, making United the largest GEnx operator.

How many GEnx engines will United Airlines operate after the Feb. 16, 2026 order?

United will operate more than 200 GEnx-powered 787 aircraft after the order. According to GE Aerospace, the new 300-engine agreement and spares expand United's GEnx fleet to exceed 200 787s, increasing its position as the largest GEnx operator.

What fleet reliability metrics did GE cite for the GEnx engines in the Feb. 16, 2026 announcement?

GE Aerospace cited a 99.98% dispatch rate for the GEnx engine family. According to GE Aerospace, the engines also have accumulated over 70 million flight hours, underscoring durability and in-service reliability claims.

How does the Feb. 16, 2026 United order affect GE Aerospace's GEnx backlog?

The United order contributes to GE Aerospace's near-term backlog of nearly 1,800 firm GEnx deliveries plus spares. According to GE Aerospace, that figure reflects firm future deliveries already tied to the GEnx program.

Does the Feb. 16, 2026 announcement say GEnx powers other aircraft types besides the 787?

Yes. According to GE Aerospace, the GEnx family powers about two-thirds of all 787 aircraft in operation and exclusively powers the 747-8, highlighting program scale and application beyond the 787 fleet.