GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) announced that Cathay Pacific has committed to purchasing GE9X engines to power 14 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, bringing the airline’s total commitment to 35 GE9X powered 777-9s.
The deal also includes a service agreement to cover the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the GE9X engines.
“Cathay Pacific was the first customer in the Asia-Pacific region to select the new GE9X engine and we’re honored they continue to place their confidence in our products and services,” said Mahendra Nair, Group Vice President for Commercial Programs at GE Aerospace.
The GE9X engine is the world’s most powerful commercial aircraft engine and the most fuel-efficient engine in its class. Available exclusively on the Boeing 777X family of 777-9 and 777-8F aircraft, the GE9X offers 10 percent better specific fuel consumption than its predecessor, the GE90-115B, with emissions that are a generation ahead in technology.
“The GE9X engine provides market leading technologies and will help ensure we continue to offer our customers reliable travel across our expanding network,” said Alex McGowan, Cathay Chief Operations and Service Delivery Officer.
