Ethiopian Boosts GE Engine Fleet for New 787s, Reaffirms 777X Engines
GEnx-1B engines chosen for upcoming 787-9 order; reaffirms previous GE9X order for eight 777-9s
Ethiopian Airlines Group has chosen GE Aerospace’s GEnx engines for its 11 new Boeing 787 aircraft, increasing their GEnx-powered fleet from 19 to 30.
The airline also confirmed its existing order for GE9X engines for eight Boeing 777-9s and holds options for six more 777-9s with the same engines.
The deals signed on May 17, 2025, include a service agreement for maintenance, repair, and overhaul of both GEnx and GE9X engines, notes GE Aerospace.
GE Aerospace President and CEO, Commercial Engines and Services, Russell Stokes said: “We are honoured to deepen our collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines, a valued partner for many years and proud to support their mission to connect the world while advancing the future of sustainable aviation.”
“These agreements for GE9X and GEnx engines reflect our commitment to fleet modernisation, operational efficiency, and sustainability as we continue to connect Africa to the world,” said Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew.
GE Aerospace highlights that the GE9X engine is the “world’s most powerful commercial aircraft engine and the most fuel-efficient engine in its class.”
Available only on the Boeing 777X family of 777-9 and 777-8 aircraft, the GE9X offers 10% better specific fuel consumption than its predecessor, the GE90-115B, with emissions that are a generation ahead in technology, emphasises GE Aerospace.
Today, the GEnx engine powers two-thirds of all 787 aircraft currently in operation. Like all GE Aerospace commercial engines, both GEnx and GE9X engines are certified to run on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blends today.