FIA2024: EVA Air Orders GEnx Engines for Dreamliners

DALLAS — EVA Air (BR) has placed an order for GEnx engines to power four new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners at the 2024 Farnborough Airshow.

Russell Stokes, President and CEO of Commercial Engines and Services at GE Aerospace, expressed enthusiasm for the deal, stating, "We’re thrilled EVA has selected our high-performance GEnx engine to power its fleet expansion. We look forward to ensuring GEnx engines continue providing outstanding economic and operational performance."

The GEnx engine family, introduced in 2011, has accumulated over 56 million flight hours, becoming GE Aerospace’s fastest-selling high-thrust engine. With nearly 3,000 engines in service or on backlog, including spare units, the GEnx has proven its market dominance.

GEnx Engine's Domination

Currently, the GEnx-1B engine powers two-thirds of all Boeing 787 aircraft in operation, featuring advanced materials and design techniques that significantly enhance propulsion technology.

EVA Air President Clay Sun highlighted the benefits of the GEnx engines, noting, "EVA currently operates 15 GEnx-powered Boeing 787s, and they have demonstrated outstanding fuel burn, performance, and reliability. The additional engines will help us further expand our fleet to manage our growing route schedule."

Additionally, the GEnx engines can operate on approved Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blends, reducing weight, enhancing performance, and lowering maintenance requirements, making them ideal for long-distance flights.