United picks 300 new jet engines, becomes top GEnx 787 operator

United Airlines to become largest GEnx operator in the world

United Airlines is set to become the largest GEnx operator in the world after placing an order for 300 GEnx engines to power their new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. On February 16, 2026, GE Aerospace announced the agreement, which also includes additional spare engines. As a result, United Airlines’ Boeing 787 fleet will include more than 200 GEnx powered aircraft. Mohamed Ali, President and CEO, GE Aerospace Commercial Engines and Services, said: “GE…

United Airlines selects GE Aerospace GEnx engines

GE Aerospace announced today that United Airlines has selected 300 GEnx engines to power its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The agreement also includes additional spare engines and brings United Airlines’ 787 fleet to more than 200 GEnx powered aircraft. Mohamed Ali, President & CEO, GE Aerospace Commercial Engines & Services, said, “GE Aerospace has an enduring relationship with United that spans decades. “This deal will make United the largest GE…

United orders 300 GEnx engines for B787 fleet

GE Aerospace has announced that United Airlines has selected 300 GEnx engines to power its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The agreement also includes additional spare engines and will take United’s Boeing 787 fleet to more than 200 GEnx-powered aircraft. Mohamed Ali, President and CEO of GE Aerospace Commercial Engines & Services, said: “GE Aerospace has an enduring relationship with United that spans decades. This deal will make United the largest…

United Airlines Selects GE Aerospace GEnx Engines to Power New 787 Dreamliners

CINCINNATI, Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) announced today that United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAL) has selected 300 GEnx engines to power their new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The agreement also includes additional spare engines and brings United Airlines’ 787 fleet to more than 200 GEnx powered aircraft. Mohamed Ali, President & CEO, GE Aerospace Commercial Engines […]

United picks 300 new jet engines, becomes top GEnx 787 operator

United's 300-engine order makes it the largest GEnx operator, taking its 787 fleet past 200 jets and lifting GE's firm GEnx future deliveries near 1,800.