For the first-time in 4 years , As the last aircraft arrived and final preparations are made, the stage is all set for the opening of Farnborough Airshow FIA2022.
Even Before the five day (Monday 18 - Friday 22 July) extravaganza took off , orders started pouring in and GE is happy about it.
As the last aircraft arrive and final preparations are made, the stage is finally set for the opening of #FIA2022.
— Farnborough Airshow (@FIAFarnborough) July 17, 2022
For the first-time in 4 years, we cannot wait to welcome the aerospace industry back through the doors at Farnborough.#Reconnect #Airshow #PioneerTomorrow pic.twitter.com/6yJ6n8dd8X
Lufthansa Group announced an order for a combined total of 18 GE9X and GE90 engines to power its fleet of long-haul Boeing 777 freight aircraft.
German carrier Lufthansa was expected to firm up a deal for around 10 large Boeing freighters, which includes seven of the recently launched cargo version of the 777X.
Lufthansa recently announced the purchase of GE9X-powered Boeing 777-8 Freighters and GE90-powered Boeing 777 Freighters to upgrade its cargo fleet. The engine order includes 14 GE9X engines and four GE90 engines.
“We continue investing in more fuel-efficient, quieter and more economical aircraft and engines that emit significantly less CO2,” said Dorothea von Boxberg, CEO of Lufthansa Cargo. “This purchase of GE engines enables us to drive our fleet modernization with premium products that enable increased operating efficiencies, as well as lower our fuel burn and reduce carbon emissions.”
B777X (WH001) fitted with GE9X engines has already started making it's statement by doing near vertical climb practices for the Farnborough Airshow , and aviators were awestruck with the glimpses.
Boeing B777X is just warming up for the Farnborough Airshow 2022 , that will see global aerospace and aviation leaders return to the UK for five days (18-22 July). ???? M Zulqarnain B via https://twitter.com/MZulqarnainBut1/status/1547604520204611587?s=20&t=rX4BGO6JO2F3ZC7ggms-CQ #aviation #aerospace #airshow
Posted by FL360aero on Thursday, July 14, 2022
The GE9X is the most powerful aircraft engine in history and the quietest GE engine ever produced (pounds of thrust per decibel). The engine will bring up to 10% specific fuel consumption improvement compared to the GE90-115B. Like all GE commercial engines, both the GE9X and GE90 are compatible with any approved sustainable aviation fuel.
“GE has a great history and proven track record of powering freighter-dedicated aircraft,” said Russell Stokes, President and CEO, Commercial Engines and Services for GE. “We are proud to continue building our relationship with Lufthansa as they continue to modernize their fleet for cargo operations.”
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IHI Corporation, Safran Aircraft Engines, Safran Aero Boosters and MTU Aero Engines AG are participants in the GE9X engine program.
