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Lufthansa considers switching Boeing 787 engines from Rolls-Royce to GE Aerospace

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By Sky Industry News

Nov 18, 2024

Lufthansa is reportedly contemplating a switch from Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines to GE Aerospace GEnx engines for its future Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The airline's concerns about the reliability and durability of the Trent 1000 engine, which is slated to power at least 27 of its upcoming aircraft, have prompted this consideration.

According to AviationWeek, Lufthansa has been evaluating the possibility of using GEnx engines instead. The German airline is not new to this engine type, as it currently operates five 787-9 aircraft equipped with GEnx engines. Additionally, Austrian Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, has two such aircraft in its fleet.

Boeing's records indicate that out of Lufthansa's 34 pending orders for the 787, 27 are expected to be delivered with Trent 1000 engines. The remaining seven do not yet have an assigned engine type. These deliveries are scheduled between 2024 and 2028.

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Ch-aviation estimates suggest that Lufthansa will receive five new 787-9s in 2024, including two in November registered as D-ABPF and D-ABPJ. Both will be powered by Trent 1000 engines. Four additional aircraft with these engines are expected by year-end.

Despite Boeing's recent machinist strike not affecting production at its South Carolina facility, the company still has a backlog of undelivered planes requiring rework due to previous issues.

The Trent 1000 engine faced significant challenges during the late 2010s but saw improvements during the pandemic period as Rolls-Royce implemented fixes. However, ongoing supply chain issues have forced airlines like British Airways to adjust their flight schedules.

"We’re disappointed that we’ve had to make further changes to our schedule as we continue to experience delays," a statement highlighted regarding British Airways' situation with Rolls-Royce parts.

In response to these challenges and others affecting Boeing’s operations globally, industry analysts continue monitoring developments closely while observing shifts in market demand and technological advancements within aviation sectors worldwide.