Dubai, 23 November, 2005:Emirates Airlines has ordered 42 extended-range Boeing 777 aircraft, all powered by GE90 engines, with purchase right for 20 additional aircrafts.
These GE90-115B engines will be covered by a 12-year, OnPointSM Solution service agreement with GE for maintenance and overhaul.
The combined value of the GE90 engine purchase and OnPoint Solution agreement for GE is more than US$2.5 billion.
DUBAI -- November 21, 2005 : Assembly of engine subasssembly for the first full-scale GEnx test engine is underway. The GEnx engine is being developed for the Boeing 787 and 747 Advanced aircraft and the Airbus A350 aircraft.
"We are currently assembling components for this first engine to test," says Tom Brisken, general manager of the GEnx program. "Testing is scheduled to start in the first quarter of 2006, with engine certification planned for mid-2007 and entry into service on the Boeing 787 scheduled for 2008."
Dubai, November 20, 2005: General Electric Company is playing a large role in the construction of Emirates Airlines' jet engine test facility in Dubai.
Emirates Airlines, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, began construction on the facility in June, with completion scheduled for January 2007. The facility was designed in co-operation with GE with a capability unique to the Middle East region.
Dubai, November 13, 2005: GE unveiled its latest technology products and services at the third annual "Made in America" Trade Fair, held in Beirut from November 7 to 9, 2005. The fair set new records with the numbers of participating companies and visitors. GE's presence marked its continued commitment to Lebanon in recognising the country's growing demand for infrastructure, technology and environmentally friendly products.
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Technology products and services provider sponsors Emirates Engineering Soccer team
September 26, 2005: GE's sponsored soccer team, the Emirates Engineering Team, came in second in the Emirates Group Football League tournament which took place recently in Dubai. Competing for the trophy were 20 teams from the Emirates Group Football League, each representing different departments which support the UAE national carrier.
Dubai, UAE, September 26, 2005 - Qatar Airways recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with General Electric Company for the GEnx engine to power the airline's new fleet 60 Airbus A350 aircraft.
The GEnx order from Qatar Airways is valued at more than US$1.6 billion, and represents the largest single order for GE's newest engine under development.
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GE to be company with largest presence in DIC
Dubai, April 30, 2005: GE, the global technology, media and financial services company, today announced that it will establish its new Middle East and Africa headquarters at Dubai Internet City (DIC). GE's move allows the diversified technology products and services provider to benefit from DIC's world-class infrastructure and environment and is part of its plans to expand its operations in the region.
