Qatar Airways has announced a new order for GE9X engines as part of its global launch order of up to 50 Boeing 777-8 Freighters.ÿ The commitment, which includes 34 firm 777-8 orders and an additional 16 purchase right options, also includes GE90 engines for an additional order of two Boeing 777 Freighters.

The total value of the order with GE is more than U.S.$6.8 billion list price, including spare engines, a new order for GE90-115B engines, and a TrueChoice? services agreement to cover the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of the engines.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said:ÿ?With our status as the world?s largest air freight carrier, Qatar Airways has ambitious plans for the future of its cargo operations.

?As operators of the Boeing 777 family, including the global launch customer of Boeing?s 777-8 Freighter aircraft, we are delighted to have GE as our partners and these contracts for GE engines further cement the strong relationship between Qatar Airways and GE.ÿ

?We are confident that Qatar Airways? focus to drive towards a sustainable future will be very much supported by the efficiency of the GE9X engines.?

ÿ?GE Aviation has great history and proven track record of powering freighter-dedicated aircraft,?ÿsaidÿGE Aviation CEO John Slattery.ÿ?We are proud to continue building our relationship with Qatar Airways and play a significant role in their growth with this order of Boeing 777-8 Freighter and 777 Freighter aircraft.?

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