"The combined $10 billion in orders shows the tremendous demand for our advanced engine technology and services," said Scott Donnelly, president & CEO, GE Aviation. "Our knowledge of this market and relationships in the Middle East have been extremely valuable. This was our most successful show, and it demonstrates how we are winning around the world as the unprecedented demand for global infrastructure products continues to surge."
To date, GE has now sold more than 1,100 GEnx engines making it the company's fastest-selling high-thrust engine in history. To meet the strong demand for its engines, GE will expand its jet engine production rates by more than 50 percent over the next three years.
GE Aviation landed $7.7 billion worth of deals (based on engine list prices) including:
Also through its joint ventures, GE Aviation won almost $4.1 billion worth of additional product and service orders, including:
GE's technological excellence, supported by continuing substantial investments in research and development, has been the foundation of GE Aviation's growth and helps to ensure quality products for customers. Because of this, GE is a respected player in the aerospace market and is committed to working with customers to achieve their specific needs.
GE Aviation, an operating unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of commercial and military jet engines and components as well as integrated digital, electric power, and mechanical systems for aircraft. GE Aviation also has a global service network to support these offerings. For more information, visit us at www.ge.com/aviation.
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