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GE Aerospace says AerCap selected GEnx engines for 15 additional Boeing 787s

AerCap’s added Boeing 787 engine selection expands its Dreamliner fleet plans and reinforces demand for GE Aerospace’s widebody propulsion program.

Summary

GE Aerospace said AerCap selected GEnx-1B engines to power 15 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The move adds to AerCap’s planned widebody fleet growth and, GE Aerospace said, reinforces the lessor’s position as the largest owner of Boeing 787 aircraft. GE said the GEnx engine is known for high reliability and long service life, citing a 99.98% reliability rate.

Terms & Concepts
  • GEnx-1B engines: A variant of GE Aerospace’s GEnx jet engine used to power Boeing 787 aircraft.
  • Dreamliner: Boeing’s brand name for the 787 family of long-haul widebody aircraft.