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GE Aerospace is investing up to $300 million to boost its engine repair capabilities in Singapore. The manufacturer announced the multi-year project on Wednesday, with backing from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).
According to GE, the improvements to be made through 2029 will accelerate turnaround times for repairs to engines including the CFM Leap-1A/1B turbofans for narrowbody airliners. The investment will partly cover new technologies such as advanced automation, digitization, and artificial intelligence-enabled inspection technologies.
Among the changes targeted by the engine maker is a module repair capability for Leap-1A/1B high-pressure turbines. The group’s Singapore site will also feature an expanded engine component portfolio, coatings that meet REACH (registration, evaluation, and authorization of chemicals) standards, and an AI center of excellence to develop maintenance, repair, and overhaul on on-wing support services.
The EDB and GE also signed a memorandum of understanding to launch plans for developing advanced repair capability in Singapore.
“With predictive maintenance and automated digital inspection, repairs become more predictable in time and cost, improving safety, durability, efficiency, and expense outcomes,” said Iain Rodger, managing director of GE Aerospace Component Repair Singapore.