Silk Way West has extended a services agreement with GE Aerospace to support its widebody freighter fleet of five GEnx‑2B‑powered 747‑8Fs, six GE90‑115B 777Fs and up to four future GE9X‑powered 777‑8Fs. The deal provides engine services and maintenance to underpin Silk Way's freighter growth.
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Secures engine support for 5 747‑8Fs, 6 777Fs and up to 4 future 777‑8Fs, locking in availability for payload‑sensitive cargo operations as Silk Way expands its widebody freighter fleet; this comes as GE reports a surge in engine deliveries and stronger financials.
Reinforces rising demand for MRO capacity and long‑term service contracts across the cargo sector; compare recent greenfield MRO investments such as the ST Engineering and SF Airlines Ezhou hub.
Highlights continued market appetite for Boeing widebody freighters and long‑term asset utilization strategies, similar to recent 777F fleet assignments in the market (see Atlas Air's 777F ACMI placements).
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SILK WAY WEST AIRLINES EXTENDS SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GE AEROSPACE • worldairnews.co.za
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• Craig Waters
(FR) Silk Way West Airlines extends its engine support contract with GE • Le Journal de l’Aviation