ANA announces commitment for 15 GEnx-powered 787s

ANA has committed to placing firm orders for 15 Boeing 787s to be powered by the General Electric GEnx-1B, and not the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 that powers its existing fleet. The order will comprise 11 787-10s and 4 787-9s, says ANA. In addition, ANA will obtain options for an additional 5 787-9s. The GEnx-1B decision a major engine change for the airline. Cirium fleets data indicates that ANA has 71 in-service 787s, all powered by the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000. The R-R powerplant has had a troubled service life aboard the global 787 fleet. Should the options be exercised, ANA’s 787 fleet will grow to over 100 examples. The 787-10s will arrive in the fiscal year 2022-24 timeframe. The 787-9s, which are earmarked for international services, will enter service in the FY2024-25 timeframe. <br/>