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

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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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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

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.