Emirates has signed a US$16 billion OnPoint solution agreement with GE Aviation for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the GE9X engines that will power the airline’s fleet of 150 Boeing 777X aircraft over a period of 12 years. This is Emirates’ largest engine MRO contract to date. At the 2013 Dubai Air Show, Emirates placed a record US$76 billion order for 150 Boeing 777X twin-engine aircraft, powered by GE’s new GE9X engine.
NEWS Emirates signs US$16bn OnPoint deal with GE Aviation
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