Business UpdateJul 19, 2026, 08:51 AM
GE Aerospace GEnx-1B Engine Surpasses 50 Million Flight Hours
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GE Aerospace announced that its GEnx-1B engine, powering the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, has surpassed 50 million flight hours in just over 14 years, marking the fastest achievement for any GE Aerospace commercial widebody engine. The engine boasts a 99.98% dispatch reliability and stays on-wing three times longer than competitors. The company is also investing $1 billion this year in manufacturing and supply chain, with over $100 million specifically for GEnx supplier capabilities, alongside introducing new service innovations.
Key Highlights
- GE Aerospace GEnx-1B engine surpassed 50 million flight hours in just over 14 years.
- This is the fastest rate ever for a GE Aerospace commercial widebody engine model.
- The GEnx-1B powers the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and is used by over 50 operators.
- It averages over 600,000 flight hours monthly and has a 99.98% dispatch reliability rate.
- The engine stays on-wing three times longer than competing engines.
- The GEnx engine family has over 2,700 engines in service, accumulating nearly 75 million flight hours.
- GE Aerospace is investing $1 billion this year in U.S. manufacturing and supply chain.
- Over $100 million of the investment is dedicated to enhancing supplier capabilities for programs like GEnx.
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