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AerCap Delivers First New GE-Powered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to THAI Airways

AerCap has today announced the delivery of the first new GE-powered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on lease to THAI Airways International. 


AerCap Delivers First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to THAI Airways International - Courtesy AerCap / THAI
AerCap Delivers First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to THAI Airways International - Courtesy AerCap / THAI

On Tuesday (June 23, 2026), AerCap Holdings N.V. announced that it has delivered the first new GE-powered Boeing 787-9 aircraft to Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, during a special ceremony attended by representatives from THAI, Boeing, GE and AerCap at the Boeing Delivery Center in Everett, Washington.


In Tuesday’s announcement, AerCap’s Chief Commercial Officer, Peter Anderson, said,


“We are pleased to deliver THAI their first new GE-powered, factory-fitted Boeing 787-9.  Our relationship with THAI is decades long and this milestone delivery is a testament to our long-standing partnership.  This aircraft will support THAI's ongoing fleet renewal program, enhancing efficiency and sustainability across its operations.  We thank THAI for their ongoing trust in AerCap.”


Also commenting on the 787-9 delivery, THAI’s Chief Executive Officer, Chai Eamsiri, said,


“We are delighted to welcome our first new GE-powered 787-9 to the fleet, another milestone that reflects our long partnership with AerCap.  The aircraft’s efficiency and range allow us to grow our network while offering our passengers a more comfortable, modern way to fly.”


Established in 1960, THAI operates from Suvarnabhumi Airport with a network spanning 62 destinations in 29 countries worldwide, connecting Thailand with key regions across Asia, Europe, Australia, and domestic routes.  At THAI, every journey is guided by more than just destination, it is guided by responsibility.  Rooted in THAI’s values of care and respect, THAI is committed to protecting the world it connects.


AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER) is the global leader in aircraft leasing and maintains one of the most attractive order books in the industry. The company serves around 300 customers in 80 countries with comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap is headquartered in Dublin and maintains offices in Shannon, Miami, Memphis, Singapore, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Dubai, Seattle, Toulouse, and other locations around the world.



Source(s): Airbus, AerCap / PRNewswire

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