CINCINATTI - Korean Air in Seoul has ordered GEnx and GE9X engines from GE Aerospace in Cincinnati to power its newly purchased Boeing 777-9 and 787-10 aircraft, the company announced. The airline also signed a service agreement for maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the GE9X engines, making it the first customer in South Korea for the engine model.
"We're grateful for the Korean Air team putting its trust in us again," said Russell Stokes, president and CEO of Commercial Engines and Services at GE Aerospace. "Today's order represents the next chapter in our long-standing partnership with Korean Air and reaffirms our commitment to support their successful fleet upgrade and expansion."
Korean Air Chairman and CEO Walter Cho said the airline values GE Aerospace’s technology. "Our partnership is essential to Korean Air's vision of becoming the world's most loved airline," Cho said.
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GE Aerospace's GEnx engine family, introduced in 2011, has accumulated over 62 million flight hours. The GEnx is the company’s fastest-selling high-thrust engine, currently powering two-thirds of all operational 787 aircraft.
The GE9X engine, designed for the Boeing 777X series, is the world’s most powerful commercial aircraft engine and the most fuel-efficient in its class, offering a 10% improvement in fuel consumption over its predecessor. Both GEnx and GE9X engines are certified to operate on sustainable aviation fuel blends.
Korean Air currently operates a fleet powered by GE Aerospace and CFM engines, including the GE90-110B/115B, LEAP-1B, and CFM56-7B. The airline also utilizes GE Aerospace’s Flight Data Monitoring system, Safety Insight, to enhance operational safety and efficiency. CFM International is a 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines.
