The U.S. Dept. of Defense awarded $5 billion to GE Aerospace in a new contract to produce and service an undetermined number of F110 engines over a five-year period, through December 31, 2030. GE Aerospace will supply engines, spare parts, and associated services, including updated engine monitoring system computers, according to a DoD announcement.
The F110 is an afterburning turbofan jet engine in production through a series of models since the 1980s. The new assignment covers F110-129 engines for Boeing F-15 and Lockheed F-16 fighter aircraft operated by various other allied nations; the DoD specifically listed the Jordanian and Bulgarian defense forces as recipients of the engines via the current award. Funds will be drawn from the Pentagon’s foreign military sales budget.
Over four decades GE has delivered more than 3,400 F110 engines worldwide, and reportedly they have flown over 11 million hours
“We are honored to reach this agreement with the U.S. Air Force, ensuring the F110-GE-129 remains the engine of choice for the world’s F-15 and F-16 fleets,” stated Amy Gowder, president and CEO for Defense & Systems at GE Aerospace. “This contract underscores the enduring trust in the F110’s performance, reliability, and value for our customers and their critical missions.”
