Engines
GE Expands 9X Engine's Middle East Support Network
Manufacturer continues testing and improvements to maximize on-wing reliability
GE9X engine
GE Aerospace's test facility in Ohio has been extensively used for work aimed at maximizing the on-wing reliability of new 9X turbofans.

GE Aerospace is expanding its product support bandwidth in the Middle East with plans to build a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in Dubai for the GE9X turbofan that will power Boeing’s 777X family of widebody airliners, as well as existing CFM International Leap engines. The manufacturer announced the $50 million investment on Sunday and expects to have the On-Wing Support facility in Dubai South’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub operational by the first quarter of 2027.

The leased building will cover 120,000 sq ft, replacing GE’s existing 29,000 sq ft location in Dubai. It is part of the engine maker’s global MRO network that also includes facilities in Qatar, the UK, the U.S., China, and Singapore.