Saudia Group Chooses GE Aerospace GEnx-1B Engines
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11/21/2025
Key highlights
- Strategic partnership enhances Saudia's long-haul capability.
- Focus on localizing high-tech aviation expertise.
- Agreement includes a multi-year maintenance program.
- GEnx engines promise reliability and efficiency.
- Supports Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.
Source: PR Newswire
Notable Quotes
“ This strategic partnership with GE Aerospace not only transforms the Group's long-haul capability and expands our air connectivity, but also accelerates the localization of high-technology aviation expertise in the Kingdom. Through this agreement, we will be able to develop in-country technical capability for engines we previously maintained abroad. ”
His Excellency Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General at Saudia Group
“ We are honored to support Saudia Group's growth and are grateful for their trust in us. The GEnx engines will provide reliability, efficiency, and durability to power the airline's expanded widebody fleet. ”
H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., Chairman and CEO at GE Aerospace
Why this matters
This announcement represents a significant step in the development of Saudi Arabia's aviation industry, aligning with the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative. By partnering with GE Aerospace, Saudia Group not only enhances its fleet capabilities but also fosters local expertise in aerospace technology, thus contributing to national economic diversification and reducing reliance on foreign services. This development is particularly significant for the manufacturing sector.
