Dubai Airshow 2025: Emirates and Flydubai Place 190-Engine GE Aerospace Orders as UAE Carriers Increase Long Stocks
Emirates and Flydubai have placed new major engine orders with ge aerospace at the Dubai AirShow 2025, receiving a total of combined engines that will support the UAE’s next phase of close-to-plane expansion.
The agreements strengthen decades-long relationships and strengthen the country’s position as a global aviation hub.
The new commitment includes the world’s most powerful commercial engine, the GE9x, and the most advanced genx-1b, which will power Flydubai’s first aircraft.
Dubai Airshow Orders 2025
Ge Aerospace and Emirates announced an agreement for 130 ge9x engines to be added to 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, bringing the total number of ge9x engines to ge9x, including spate engines and a long-term service agreement.
The new commitment extends the 40-year relationship between the two companies. Emirates’ first flight in October 1985 was powered by GE Aerospace engines, and the airline today serves more than 140 destinations using the world’s largest fleet of Airbus A380s – the majority powered by the GE90.
Sheikh ahmed bin saeeeeeeeeeeed al Maktoum, chairman of Emirates, Emirates Airline and Group, said: “It has already increased our commitment to 68bn with 68bn 677-9s, and 130 ge9x engines.
“This is a long-term commitment and testament to our partnership with Boeing and GE, and US Aerospace.”
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Russell Stokes, President and CEO, Commercial Engines at GE Aerospace, said: “We are proud to deepen the decades of partnership Emirates has built as we move forward into the future of aviation together.
“Already the world’s largest customer for the GE90 and GP7200, this additional inquiry for the ge9x demonstrates Emirates’ confidence in our technology and our team. We stand ready to support our industry-leading solutions and services.”
The Ge9xx Engine is the most powerful aircraft engine in the world and offers 10 percent better fuel efficiency than its predecessor, the ge90-115b.
It has undergone the most extensive testing program in Ge Aerospace’s history, including more than 1,700 dusting cycles, ensuring performance under the harsh conditions of the Middle East.
As with all commercial jet engines, they are certified to run on Available Aviation Fuel (SAF) Hlubisa.
Flydubai orders 60 genx-1b engines
In a separate agreement, geerospace and flydubai announced a new order for 60 genx-1B engines to power the first fleet of 30 BOEING 787-9 carriers. The deal includes the remaining engines and a long-term services agreement.
Order landerpins Flydubai Long-Haul Expnsission Strategy. Founded in 2008, the Dubai-based carriers now operate more than 135 destinations in 57 countries and will launch long-haul routes as they prepare to welcome the Boeing 787 to their fleet.
Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO at Flydubai, said: Over the years, Flydubai has established itself as a key player in the aviation sector, driven by the vision of making travel accessible and convenient through Dubai’s Aviation Hub
“The performance and durability of our engines plays a key role in the success of our operations and expansion plans, especially as we prepare to welcome Boeing 787 aircraft into our fleet in the coming years.
“We look forward to a long-term and successful partnership with the aerospace world as we embark on the next chapter of growth.
Russell stales added: “We are honored with the Flydubai Trust and Sext in Ge Aerospace Technology as the airline enters its next phase of growth.
“The genx engines will bring reliability, efficiency and durability to power the airline’s extensive fleet. We are delighted to help deliver Flydubai’s expansion plans.”
The Genx family, launched in 2011, has accumulated more than 62 million hours and is Ge’s fastest-selling engine. It is also guaranteed to work with the current SAF mix.
Ge Aerospace has been a partner of UAE Aviation for over 40 years. The company supports the country’s aspirations for advanced aviation technology through more than 240 employees; Offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Airport Freezone; Wing support center in Dubai South; and engineering, testing and MRO relationships across the country.
At the Dubai Airshow 2025, GE Aerospace also announced a $50 million investment in a new wing support facility to improve regional maintenance capabilities.
