GEnx engine family surpasses 50 million flight hour mark

GE Aerospace’ GEnx engine family, powering the 787 Dreamliner family recently surpassed the 50 million flight hour mark in less than 12 years accumulating nearly 32 million hours since entering service in 2012. The record is the fastest rate ever for a commercial widebody engine, claims GE. The GEnx-2B has accumulated 18 million hours since entering service in 2011 on the Boeing 747-8. “We are thrilled with the performance and staying power of the GEnx engine,” said Dave Kircher, general manager, GEnx program, GE Aerospace. “We appreciate all of our valued customers for helping the GEnx engine hit this milestone