GE Aerospace has plans to establish a cutting-edge On Wing Support (OWS) facility at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub in Dubai South.
The announcement was made during the Dubai Airshow, highlighting the company’s commitment to enhancing its aircraft maintenance capabilities and delivering advanced support services to customers across the region.
This strategic investment underscores GE Aerospace’s commitment to supporting the growing demand for CFM LEAP engine services and positioning the market for future readiness as the GE9X engine enters service.
New GE Aerospace OWS Facility to Support LEAP and GE9X Engines
The built-to-suit leased facility will span 120,000 square feet, replacing the current 29,000 square-foot location and reinforcing GE Aerospace’s commitment to developing capabilities and a highly-skilled workforce in the region.
In addition to supporting CFM LEAP and GE9X demand, the facility will serve as a hub for field deployments, advanced technology development, and internal and external training. For the first time in OWS history, the site will include dedicated MRO training facilities to enhance team capabilities and support customer training needs.
Farah Borges, VP Assembly, Test & MRO for GE Aerospace, said that, “This investment underscores GE Aerospace’s unwavering commitment to supporting our customers in the Middle East and beyond.”
“As the demand for LEAP engine services continues to grow, this facility will enable us to deliver world-class maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities on a larger scale, while positioning us to support the future entry into service of the GE9X engine. By expanding our footprint in this critical market, we are ensuring that our customers have access to the advanced technologies, training, and field support they need to achieve operational excellence and reliability,” Borges added.
The decision to build the facility at the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) in Dubai South reflects the strategic importance of the UAE’s burgeoning aviation ecosystem.
Tahnoon Saif CEO – MBRAH
“We are delighted to welcome GE Aerospace’s new facility to Dubai South, further strengthening our position as a leading global hub for aviation and aerospace innovation. This partnership reflects the shared vision of fostering growth and delivering world-class services to the industry. GE Aerospace’s expansion is a testament to the strategic importance of the Middle East region and the confidence in MBRAH as a key enabler for the future of aviation. We look forward to supporting GE Aerospace in their mission to deliver exceptional value to their customers.”
The GE Aerospace On Wing Support organization around the world plays a critical role in the company’s distributed network, performing approximately 35 percent of all LEAP overhaul shop visits to support the goal of greater reliability, predictability, and time on wing for customers.
The new facility in Dubai is an investment that will enable the team to scale and overhaul operations while continuing to offer lighter, quick turn, lease pool, and field services across all GE Aerospace, CFM International, and Engine Alliance engines.
