GE Aerospace has entered into a multi-year service agreement with China Airlines for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of GE9X engines that will power the carrier’s 14 new Boeing 777X aircraft. This agreement further strengthens the long-standing relationship between the two companies, which began in 1999 with China Airlines’ purchase of GE-powered Boeing 747-400s.
Based in Taiwan, China Airlines is one of the region’s leading carriers and has consistently relied on GE Aerospace for engine support across its wide-body fleet. Previous service agreements have covered GE90 engines for the Boeing 777-300ER and GEnx engines for its Boeing 787 aircraft. This latest agreement marks a significant step in supporting the next generation of high-performance, fuel-efficient aircraft.
The GE9X is currently the world’s most powerful commercial aircraft engine and is offered exclusively on Boeing’s 777X models, including the 777-9 and 777-8F. It delivers approximately ten percent better specific fuel consumption compared to its predecessor, the GE90-115B, and incorporates advanced technologies that result in significantly reduced emissions and improved efficiency.
Russell Stokes, President and CEO of Commercial Engines and Services at GE Aerospace, expressed gratitude for China Airlines’ continued confidence, stating that the company will work closely with the airline to ensure a smooth entry into service and reliable performance of the 777X fleet.
The new MRO agreement not only secures long-term engine support for China Airlines but also reinforces GE Aerospace’s role as a trusted partner in powering and maintaining the next generation of wide-body aircraft.
