EVA Orders GEnx Engines to Power Boeing 787 Fleet Expansion
Farnborough Airshow, July 24. GE Aerospace announced that following EVA Air’s recent deal to purchase four Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft, the airline has placed an order for GEnx engines to power their new aircraft.
“We’re thrilled EVA has selected our high performance GEnx engine to power its fleet expansion,” said Russell Stokes, President and CEO, Commercial Engines and Services, GE Aerospace. “We look forward to ensuring GEnx engines continue providing outstanding economic and operational performance.”
Since its introduction in 2011, the GEnx engine family has accumulated over 56 million flight hours. It stands as GE Aerospace’s fastest-selling, high-thrust engine to date, with nearly 3,000 engines currently in service or on backlog, including spare units.
“EVA currently operates 15 GEnx powered Boeing 787s, and they have demonstrated outstanding fuel burn, performance and reliability,” said Clay Sun, President of EVA. “The additional engines will help us further expand our fleet to manage our growing route schedule.”
The GEnx-1B engine powers two-thirds of all 787 aircraft currently in operation. Engineered with cutting-edge materials and advanced design techniques, the GEnx represents a significant advancement in propulsion technology.
Like all GE Aerospace engines, the GEnx can operate on approved Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blends. With reduced weight, enhanced performance, and decreased maintenance requirements, it’s been established as the optimal engine for long-distance flights.
Established in 1989, EVA currently operates a fleet of commercial planes around the world and cargo planes across Asia and North America. The airline is powered by several GE engines including GEnx, GE90, and CFM 56* engines.
*CFM is a 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines
