EVA Air orders Four Boeing 787-10s and GEnx engines; expands fleet with proven, high-performance technology.
GE Aerospace announced that EVA Air has recently finalized a deal to purchase four Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft. Following this, the airline has also placed an order for GEnx engines to power the new aircraft. Since its introduction in 2011, the GEnx engine family has accumulated over 56 million flight hours. It is GE Aerospace’s fastest-selling high-thrust engine, with nearly 3,000 engines currently in service or on backlog. This number includes both active and spare units.
Russell Stokes, President and CEO, Commercial Engines and Services, GE Aerospace, said,“We’re thrilled EVA has selected our high performance GEnx engine to power its fleet expansion. We look forward to ensuring GEnx engines continue providing outstanding economic and operational performance.”
Two-thirds of all Boeing 787 aircraft currently in operation are powered by the GEnx-1B engine. Furthermore, this engine incorporates advanced materials and design techniques, marking a significant advancement in propulsion technology.
Clay Sun, President of EVA, said, “EVA currently operates 15 GEnx powered Boeing 787s, and they have demonstrated outstanding fuel burn, performance and reliability. The additional engines will help us further expand our fleet to manage our growing route schedule.”
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Founded in 1989, EVA Air now operates a fleet of commercial aircraft globally and cargo planes across Asia and North America. Additionally, the airline utilizes several GE engines, including the GEnx, GE90, and CFM 56 models.
Q. – What recent deal did EVA Air finalize?
A. – Purchase of four Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft.
Q. – Which engines did EVA Air order for the new aircraft?
A. – GEnx engines.
