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FARNBOROUGH, England — GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) said National Airlines has committed to purchase one GE90-110B and six CF6-80C2 engines to power its Boeing 777F and 747F cargo aircraft. The cargo carrier already operates 30 CF6 engines and eight GE90 engines.
“We’re thrilled that National Airlines continues to invest in our engines after recently purchasing eight GE90 engines. These additional engines will help National meet growing cargo demand and demonstrates their continued confidence in these aircraft-engine combinations,” said Mohamed Ali, President & CEO, GE Aerospace Commercial Engines & Services.
The GE90 engine family powers all Boeing 777 models and is the exclusive powerplant on the 777-300ER, -200LR, and Freighter. The engine introduced carbon fiber composite front fan blades, features a 128-inch-diameter front fan—the world’s largest—and achieved a world-record thrust of 127,900 pounds during certification testing.
National Airlines Chairman Chris Alf said, “Reliability, performance, and consistency are the foundation of successful air cargo operations, which is why National Airlines has built its freighter fleet around GE Aerospace engine technology. The addition of these CF6 and GE90 engines further strengthens our operational capability, ensuring we have the flexibility, capacity, and long-term resilience needed to support our customers’ evolving requirements for years ahead.”
GE Aerospace said its CF6 turbofan engines collectively power nearly 70% of the world’s widebody airplanes dedicated to cargo operations. In service for more than 50 years, the CF6 has built a reputation for dependability and durability that the company says translates to high availability, on-time performance, and lower maintenance costs.
Founded in 1991, National Air Cargo, Inc.’s airline division is a U.S. FAA-certificated Part 121 air carrier operating a fleet that includes nine Boeing 747-400 freighters, four Boeing 777-200 freighters, and three passenger aircraft, including the Airbus A330-300 and A330-200. The company says it provides on-demand commercial cargo and passenger charters to more than 450 airports worldwide.
