GE(GE) Prnewswire·2024-07-22 15:50Group 1: Company Developments - Japan Airlines has placed an order with GE Aerospace for GEnx-1B engines to power up to 20 new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, reinforcing their long-standing relationship [1][2] - The GEnx engine family has achieved over 56 million flight hours since its introduction in 2011, making it the fastest-selling, high-thrust engine in GE Aerospace's history with nearly 3,000 engines in service and backlog [1][2] Group 2: Performance and Technology - The GEnx-1B engine powers two out of every three 787 aircraft currently in service, showcasing its dominance in the market [2] - The GEnx engine is designed for high performance, reliability, and fuel efficiency, utilizing lightweight materials and advanced design processes to enhance performance and reduce maintenance costs [2] Group 3: Fleet and Operations - Japan Airlines operates a fleet of 53 Boeing 787s powered by the GEnx engine, which has collectively reached 3 million engine flight hours as of early 2024 [3] - Japan Airlines has a total fleet of 227 aircraft as of March 2024, and is in the process of renewing its long-haul aircraft with the Airbus A350-1000 [5]