CFM International is ramping up investment in its global MRO network, with parent companies GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines committing more than US$2 billion combined over the next five years to support growing demand for LEAP engine servicing. The investment comes as the LEAP fleet continues to expand rapidly, driving a sharp increase in […]
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GE Aerospace will supply CT7-2E1 engines for 23 Leonardo AW149 helicopters selected for the UK Ministry of Defence’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme. The contract includes spare engines, spare parts, long-term support services and technical support. The CT7-2E1 already powers most AW149 and AW189 helicopters in service, with more than 300 engines delivered and over
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GE Aerospace has completed testing of a megawatt-class hybrid-electric engine system developed under NASA’s Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) project, clearing the way for future flight tests. The ground test marked the company’s first validation of the full integrated system. It brought together GE Aerospace-developed motor-generators, power converters and inverters, controllers, Dowty propellers, Avio Aero
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GE Aerospace has announced the global rollout of its 360 Foam Wash jet engine cleaning technology across maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities. The foam wash system is designed as an alternative to traditional water wash methods, using a specially formulated proprietary cleaning solution to remove dust and dirt from engines. The process helps lower exhaust
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GE Aerospace has secured a three-year contract from Boeing Defence UK to continue supporting the T700-GE-T701D engines powering the British Army’s Apache AH-64E helicopter fleet. Under the Performance Based Logistics agreement, GE Aerospace will provide an on-site Field Service Representative at Wattisham Flying Station in Suffolk, alongside logistics management, technical support and material services for
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Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a ten-year maintenance and overhaul agreement with GE Aerospace covering avionics systems support for its Boeing 787 fleet. The agreement was formalised at GE Aerospace’s facility in Brisbane, Australia. Under the deal, GE Aerospace’s Brisbane operation will provide repair and stock support services for avionics systems installed across Boeing 787
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GE Aerospace and Emirates have signed an agreement to develop advanced piece part component repair capabilities for GE90 and GP7200 engines as part of the expansion of its Emirates Engine Maintenance Centre (EEMC) in Dubai. Under the agreement, GE Aerospace will provide technical consultancy and training support to help establish a dedicated component repair line
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GE Aerospace has signed a contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to establish a domestic depot facility for the F404-IN20 engines that power the Tejas light combat aircraft fleet, marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s defence self-reliance. The facility will be set up and operated by the IAF, with GE Aerospace providing technical
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Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business specialising in non-destructive testing (NDT), and GE Aerospace have introduced new automated inspection templates designed to modernise engine maintenance processes. The Menu Directed Inspection (MDI) templates, developed for GEnx-1B and -2B engines, mark an important step towards greater standardisation and automation in borescope inspections. The rollout forms part of
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GE Aerospace plans to invest more than €110 million across its European manufacturing sites this year as it seeks to expand production capacity, accelerate advanced manufacturing and strengthen delivery performance for customers. The investment programme is accompanied by plans to recruit more than 1,000 new employees across Europe in 2026. A substantial share of the
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