Delta Selects GE CF6-80E Engines for Airbus A330

Delta Air Lines has selected GE’s newly enhanced CF6-80E1 engines to power its recently ordered 10 Airbus A330-300 aircraft. Along with the engine selection, Delta Air Lines and GE have also signed a long-term OnPoint solution services agreement for the CF6-80E1 engines. 

 

The engine and OnPoint solution agreement are valued at up to $1.4 billion over the life of the agreement.

 

"Delta's selection of GE CF6-80E1 engines to power these 10 A330-300 aircraft enables us to enhance the fuel efficiency and reliability of our fleet while simultaneously reducing maintenance cost," says Nat Pieper, Delta vice president of Fleet Strategy & Transactions. 

 

“Delta Air Lines will be the first North American CF6-80E1 engine operator and the launch customer of our newly enhanced engine,” says Kevin McAllister, vice president and general manager of Global Sales & Marketing for GE Aviation. “The newly enhanced CF6-80E1 engine and 242-ton A330 aircraft combination will provide improved fuel efficiency, greater range, and increased payload to help lower Delta Air Lines’ cost of ownership.”

 

GE remains committed to the CF6-80E1 engine and continues to invest in technology improvements for the engine. Last year, GE Aviation announced plans to refine the component efficiencies across the CF6-80E1 engine for Airbus’ enhanced A330 aircraft with a 242-ton takeoff weight capability and extended nautical mile range. 

 

The enhancements will become the production standard for all new CF6-80E1 engines. Current operators will have the option to incorporate many of these enhancements at engine overhaul. More than 525 CF6-80E1 engines have been delivered for the Airbus A330 aircraft.