Japan Airlines Signs Deal for GEnx to Power New 787s

FARNBOROUGH, England – July 22, 2024 – Following Japan Airlines’ agreement with Boeing for up to 20 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) today announced an order from the airline for GEnx-1B engines to power the new aircraft.   

“GE Aerospace and Japan Airlines have a long and enduring relationship that stretches back decades, including being the launch customer for the GEnx engine,” said Russell Stokes, President and CEO, Commercial Engines and Services, GE Aerospace. “We’re honored Japan Airlines continues to place their trust in our products and services with this new order.” 

The GEnx engine family has more than 56 million flight hours since entry into service in 2011 and is the fastest-selling high-thrust engine in GE Aerospace history with nearly 3,000 engines in service and on backlog, including spares. 

“As a launch airline for GEnx-powered 787 Dreamliner, we are delighted at introducing additional 787s. Since incorporation into our fleet, the GEnx engine has proven to be high performance, reliable and fuel efficient through thousands of flight hours,” said Yukio Nakagawa, Executive Officer and Senior Vice President Procurement of Japan Airlines. “The GEnx engine is essential to the expansion of our 787 Dreamliner fleet.” 

The GEnx-1B powers two out of every three 787 aircraft in service. Like all GE Aerospace engines, the GEnx can operate on approved Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blends today. Representing a giant leap forward in propulsion technology, GEnx uses lightweight durable materials and advanced design processes to reduce weight, improve performance, and lower maintenance, making it the best engine choice for long-haul flights.  

Japan Airlines and their subsidiary currently operate a fleet of 53 Boeing 787s powered by the GEnx engine, reaching 3 million engine flight hours in early 2024. The airline is also powered by GE Aerospace’s CF6, GE90, CF34 and CFM56* engines.