ATLANTA (dpa-AFX) - GE Aerospace (GE) announced Tuesday that Delta Air Lines (DAL) has selected GEnx engines to power 30 new Boeing 787-10 aircraft, with options for 30 additional planes. The agreement includes spare engines and long-term services support.
The GEnx engine family, engineered with advanced materials and cutting-edge technologies, represents a significant advancement in modern propulsion. Since its introduction in 2011, GEnx has accumulated over 70 million flight hours and now powers two-thirds of all 787 aircraft in operation.
GE Aerospace's partnership with Delta Air Lines dates back to 1956, when the airline began operating Convair 880 aircraft powered by CJ-805-3 engines. Delta's extensive fleet now includes over 1,300 GE Aerospace and CFM-powered aircraft, featuring CF6, CFM56-7B, and LEAP engines.
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