United Orders 300 GE GEnx Engines to Power New Boeing 787 Fleet, Becoming World’s Largest GEnx Operator

United Airlines has selected GE Aerospace's GEnx turbofans to power its incoming Boeing 787 Dreamliners, placing a 300‑engine order that will make the carrier the world's largest GEnx operator and extend its partnership with GE Aerospace. The deal secures powerplants for United's planned 787 deliveries.

Discovered 2026-02-16T09:13:04.113782-08:00 | 2026-02-16T09:13:04.113782-08:00

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  • United's 300‑engine selection secures powerplants for its Boeing 787 Dreamliners and makes it the world's largest GEnx operator, reinforcing current Boeing 787 fleet momentum.

  • The order extends United's partnership with GE Aerospace and will directly affect engine allocation, spares and service planning as the airline phases in 787s; view this alongside recent analysis of fleet transitions and replacement timing for United and peers United/Delta fleet transitions.

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2026-02-16T09:13:04.113782-08:00
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