GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE has signed a five-year TrueChoice Material Service Agreement with Korean Air to provide the Airline with spare parts, component repair, and used serviceable part upgrades for GE90-115B engines. The TrueChoice program of engine maintenance offers airline operators an array of GE capabilities and customization across an engine’s lifecycle. All TrueChoice offerings are underpinned by GE’s data and analytic capabilities and experience to reduce maintenance burden and service disruptions for customers.
Soo Keun Lee, Executive Vice President and Chief Safety & Operating Officer of Korean Air said, “Our Boeing 777 fleet is maintained by industry-leading engineers and mechanical experts to satisfy the industry’s highest safety standards. This continued cooperation with GE is another step in our commitment to meet these safety standards and enhance competitiveness in the market together.”
Korean Air, a major global airline serving 120 cities in 43 countries, operates a fleet of 154 of the latest Boeing and Airbus aircraft, including the GE90-powered Boeing 777. Korean Air performance and during the pandemic, granted the airline numerous awards including 2021 Airline of the Year and 2022 Cargo Operator of the Year by Air Transport World, and a 5-star COVID safety rating from Skytrax.