flydubai has taken a major strategic step in its long-term expansion plans by signing an agreement with GE Aerospacefor 60 GEnx-1B engines to power its future fleet of Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The deal, announced at the Dubai Airshow 2025, also includes spare engines and a long-term services package, reinforcing the airline’s transition into widebody operations for the first time since its…
Avolon, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing and aviation finance companies, has announced a major order for 100 new LEAP-1A engines from CFM International to power 50 Airbus A320neo family aircraft from its existing orderbook. The announcement was made at the Dubai Airshow 2025, further strengthening Avolon’s long-standing partnership with CFM.
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has reinforced its dominance in the widebody aircraft segment with a landmark order for 65 additional Boeing 777X jets, valued at US$ 38 billion at list prices. The announcement was made during the Dubai Airshow 2025, marking one of the most significant commercial aviation deals of the year.
StandardAero has officially broken ground on a 70,000 square-foot expansion at its Winnipeg, Manitoba facility, reinforcing its position as a leading global provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for GE Aerospace CF34-3/8 and CFM International CFM56-7B engines. The new addition marks a major step in expanding capacity, improving efficiency, and strengthening the company’s role in supporting both commercial and military aviation sectors worldwide.
AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER) has entered into a seven-year agreement with GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) to provide lease pool management services for the GE9X engine, further extending the companies’ long-standing partnership in engine leasing and support. The new collaboration will see AerCap manage critical aspects of the GE9X program as the next-generation powerplant prepares to enter service.
AFG Aviation Ireland (AFG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aircraft Finance Germany, has successfully completed the acquisition and delivery of two General Electric CF6-80E1A4/B engines. The purchase was finalized on September 24, 2025, through GE Aviation Materials (GEAM), a subsidiary of GE Aerospace.
UPS is preparing to take delivery of a Boeing 767-300ERF from Boeing, further reinforcing its position as one of the world’s largest and most reliable cargo operators. The aircraft, identified by MSN 67981, is powered by a pair of CF6-80C2B6F engines, a proven workhorse in the freighter sector known for reliability and performance.
Silk Way West Airlines has extended its strategic services agreement with GE Aerospace, a move that underscores the carrier’s ambitions for growth and modernization in the global air cargo market. The comprehensive agreement covers maintenance for five Boeing 747-8F powered by GEnx-2B engines, six Boeing 777F with GE90-115B engines, and up to four upcoming Boeing 777-8F with GE9X engines. This collaboration secures long-term technical support while providing predictable cost…
Embraer is confronting a significant production challenge as shortages of GE Aerospace CF34 engines slow the pace of deliveries for its popular E175 regional jet program. The disruption threatens to reduce the manufacturer’s output in 2025 to only around 30 aircraft, well below its typical delivery schedule.
A new agreement between the United States and the European Union will preserve tariff-free trade in aircraft and aircraft parts, shielding the aerospace industry from potential disruptions amid broader tariff tensions. The deal, announced on July 28, 2025, reinstates a zero-for-zero tariff structure on jets and components, averting what could have been a severe blow to global production and…
