GE Aerospace secures orders from China Airlines and Riyadh Air

China Airlines has ordered 17 GEnx-1B engines and spares to power its Boeing 787 Dreamliner commercial jets. The order also includes a comprehensive services agreement. China Airlines, a leading Taiwan-based carrier, has been a GE Aerospace customer since 1999 when it first purchased 13 GE CF6-80C2-powered Boeing 747-400 aircraft. The company currently operates a fleet of 87 aircraft, including 66 passenger jets and 21 freighters. The most recent order of 17 GEnx-1B engines comes amid an aggressive fleet revitalisation effort, as the airline is aiming at improving operational efficiency and traveller experience. According to China Airlines,