Royal Saudi Air Force becomes largest international operator of F110 engines

The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) has ordered 193 F110-GE-129E engines to power 84 new twin-engine Boeing F-15SA aircraft. With the order the RSAF becomes the largest operator of F110 engines other than the U.S. government. This follows earlier RSAF orders for 156 engines to power 71 re-engined F-15S aircraft. The agreement calls for deliveries to start next year. In selecting the GE engine, the RSAF cited the F110’s high performance, safety and reliability and the successful operation of their current F110-powered F-15 fleet.