Turkish Airlines Selects GE Aerospace GEnx Engines To Power Boeing 787 Fleet

• Agreement is for 100+ GE Aerospace GEnx engines to power Turkish Airlines’ recently-announced fleet of 50 Boeing 787 aircraft
• GEnx is GE Aerospace’s fastest-selling high-thrust engine, offering improved fuel efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Turkish Airlines and GE Aerospace have announced an agreement to purchase more than 100 GEnx engines to power their recently-signed order for 50 Boeing 787 airplanes, with an option for an additional 25 planes. The agreement also includes spare engines and a 15-year True Choice services agreement.

This agreement marks a significant milestone in the long-standing partnership between the two companies, supporting Turkish Airlines’ widebody fleet and global growth plan. Turkish Airlines, the country’s national carrier, operates a young and growing fleet of 504 aircraft, flying to 355 destinations in 131 countries worldwide.

Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Ahmet Bolat said, “As Turkish Airlines, we continue to strengthen Türkiye’s pivotal role as a global aviation hub with this agreement which also serves as a significant step for our flag carrier on the road to reaching over 800 aircraft by 2033. We are pleased to continue our relationship with GE Aerospace as we maintain the highest standards of operational excellence and passenger safety.”

Engineered with cutting-edge materials and advanced design techniques, the GEnx represents a significant advancement in propulsion technology. Since its introduction in 2011, the GEnx engine family has accumulated over 69 million flight hours. It stands as GE Aerospace’s fastest-selling, high-thrust engine to date, with more than 3,900 engines currently in service and backlog. Like all GE Aerospace engines, the GEnx can operate on approved Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blends.

Russell Stokes, President and CEO, Commercial Engines & Services for GE Aerospace said, "GE Aerospace is honored to be a part of Turkish Airlines’ fleet expansion. Powered by our advanced GEnx engine, this agreement underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional efficiency, reliability, and a quieter passenger experience. Together, we are proud to support Turkish Airlines in their mission to connect communities worldwide." 

GE Aerospace has been a committed partner to Türkiye for nearly 60 years. With offices and facilities located in Istanbul, Ankara, and Gebze, GE Aerospace's 500+ employees in Türkiye support an installed base of more than 2,500 commercial and defense engines across the country. The highly skilled engineers at the Türkiye Technology Center contribute to GE Aerospace’s global engineering work on new engine programs, software development, and additive manufacturing, supporting the country’s position as an advanced aerospace hub. TEI, GE Aerospace’s joint venture with Turkish Aerospace, is an important contributor to the global supply chain, manufacturing hundreds of engine components for GE Aerospace and partners.