At the recent Arab Air Carriers Organization annual general meeting in Amman, Royal Jordanian Airlines (Royal Jordanian) announced a major investment in GE Aerospace's GEnx-1B engines to power its expanding Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet. The commitment comprises 18 engines plus spare units, along with a comprehensive TrueChoice services agreement that will provide MRO services for these engines. This partnership aligns with Royal Jordanian's goals to modernise its fleet and support long-haul route expansions.
Royal Jordanian's Vice Chairman and CEO, Samer Majali, highlighted the benefits of this collaboration, stating, “We have been pleased by the performance of the GEnx engines in our existing fleet. Expanding our partnership and introducing higher-thrust technology into our operations will support our long-haul route expansion goals and fleet modernization program.” Majali expressed confidence that this order will strengthen Royal Jordanian's long-standing relationship with GE Aerospace.
Royal Jordanian has a long history with GE Aerospace, being the first Middle Eastern airline to operate Boeing 787s powered by GEnx engines. Since their introduction in 2011, the GEnx engine family has gained widespread popularity, amassed over 56 million flight hours and has become GE Aerospace's fastest-selling wide-body jet engine. Currently, more than 3,000 GEnx engines are either in service or on order, with the GEnx-1B model powering two-thirds of all Boeing 787s in operation. Known for its advanced materials and innovative design, the GEnx engine represents a significant advancement in jet propulsion technology, offering increased fuel efficiency and lower emissions than previous models.
