Qatar Airways makes large GE order that will affect Terre Haute plant

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Qatar Airways has made a deal with GE Aerospace to purchase over 400 engines, ones that will need parts from the Terre Haute site.

The engines ordered are set to be used to power Qatar Airways’ new Boeing 787 and 777X. This is the largest widebody engine order in GE Aerospace’s history. The widebody engines will require combustor components from the Terre Haute site. GE Aerospace generates 55% of its revenue from engine sales and services to its international customers.

“Our latest agreement with GE Aerospace reflects our confidence in the performance of the GE9X and GEnx engines to power our fleet of Boeing 777-9 and 787 aircraft,” Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said. “These next-generation engines are critical components in our strategy to ensure our fleet remains modern and efficient. Qatar Airways has ambitious plans for the future, and we value our continued partnership with GE Aerospace and their commitment to supporting our operational needs.”