First Engine Alliance GP7200 Engines Enter Service with Emirates

Released on Friday, August 01, 2008

August 1, 2008 -- NEW YORK, New York -- The first Engine Alliance GP7200 engines have entered service with the first revenue service flight of an Emirates Airlines Airbus A380 aircraft. The Emirates flight was the first in-service A380 flight to the United States when it arrived at New York's John F. Kennedy airport after completing a 14-hour nonstop flight from Dubai.

"This entry into service is a major milestone for Emirates, Airbus and the Engine Alliance and we are delighted that the world's largest A380 fleet will be powered by the GP7200 engine," Engine Alliance President Jim Moravecek said. "The GP7200 is the most fuel efficient, quietest engine for the A380. We are excited to deliver this value to our customers beginning with this first GP7200-powered aircraft for Emirates."

The GP7200-powered A380 received type certifications from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in December 2007. In addition to Emirates, the Engine Alliance GP7200 has been selected to power A380 aircraft for Air France, Korean Airlines, and the International Lease Finance Company. The Engine Alliance is in active sales campaigns with potential customers around the world.

"This milestone is a demonstration of the success of the collaboration between GE Aviation and Pratt & Whitney," Moravecek said. "The entire Engine Alliance team looks forward to continuing to work closely with Emirates to ensure a smooth entry into service."