Qatar Airways Makes Large GE Order that Will Affect Terre Haute Plant
- On May 14, 2025, GE Aerospace and Qatar Airways announced in Doha a historic agreement for a substantial order exceeding 400 engines to equip Qatar's next-generation Boeing 777-9 and 787 aircraft, featuring 60 units of the GE9X model and 260 of the GEnx type.
- This agreement expands upon an earlier purchase of 188 GE9X engines and aligns with Qatar Airways' goal to keep its fleet modern and efficient.
- The engines will power Qatar Airways’ next-generation Boeing 777-9 and 787 aircraft, and the deal includes service agreements for maintenance and overhaul.
- Qatar Airways CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer expressed strong trust in the capabilities of the GE9X and GEnx engines as essential powerplants for their Boeing 777-9 and 787 aircraft fleet.
- This largest-ever widebody engine purchase for GE Aerospace benefits facilities in 14 U.S. States, including Huntsville and Auburn, supporting 20,000 jobs and regional economic growth.
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Qatar Airways makes large GE order that will affect Terre Haute plant
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Qatar Airways has made a deal with GE Aerospace to purchase over 400 engines, ones that will need parts from the Terre Haute site. The engines ordered are set to be used to power Qatar Airways' new Boeing 787 and 777X. This is the largest widebody engine order in GE Aerospace's history. The widebody engines will require combustor components from the Terre Haute site. GE Aerospace generates 55% of its revenue from e…


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Wilmington to benefit from record-setting Qatar Airways engine order
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Qatar Airways’ agreement with GE Aerospace for more than 400 aircraft engines will benefit GE’s workers in Huntsville and Auburn. The post Huntsville, Auburn will benefit from GE, Qatar Airways deal; Birmingham YMCA names new leader; Actress gives Alabama college $1 million; Murphy new president of Wallace Community College appeared first on Business Alabama Magazine.
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