AerCap and GE Aerospace have signed a seven-year agreement for AerCap to provide lease pool management services for the GE9X engine. The deal also extends AerCap’s existing support for the GEnx, GE90, CF6, and CF34 engine families.
According to Russell Stokes, President and CEO of Commercial Engines and Services at GE Aerospace, the partnership will strengthen customer support as the GE9X enters service. “This agreement is an important step to ensure our customers have a strong support network to keep their 777X fleets flying safely and reliably,” he said. “AerCap’s global presence, strong customer relationships, and deep experience across GE engines make them the ideal partner to manage the GE9X lease pool.”
Under the agreement, AerCap will provide several key services. These include GE9X shop visit management, lease return coordination, technical support, and assistance with lease documentation and administration. The collaboration aims to ensure operators have rapid access to engines and parts, minimising downtime and improving efficiency.
Meanwhile, GE Aerospace continues to invest heavily in its global MRO network. The company is expanding capacity, upgrading training, and adding advanced tooling across its workshops worldwide. These investments will enhance readiness for the GE9X as it approaches entry into service.
Customers using the GE9X engine will benefit from the full range of GE Aerospace services already offered to other engine families. This includes overhaul, component repair, and advanced digital diagnostics.
