Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) and GE Aerospace have signed Wednesday an Industrial Participation Agreement to enhance F110 repair capabilities and strengthen Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) skills by utilizing specialized equipment with advanced training.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed between the two entities to explore building a globally competitive industrial base and accelerating the Kingdom’s manufacturing roadmap in the aerospace sector. The agreement was signed at the World Defense Show 2026 (WDS) which took place in Riyadh from 8-12 February.
Deputy Governor for the Localization Sector of GAMI Nawaf Albawardi said: “The MoU will contribute to strengthening GAMI’s ongoing efforts to localize and develop the military industries sector, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives to acquire the knowledge required in specialized processes and the international certifications necessary to develop engine parts manufacturing capabilities.”
He pointed out that GE Aerospace, through this collaboration, is supporting defense sector requirements aimed at enhancing the Kingdom’s aerospace ecosystem by providing local entities with the technology, knowledge, and expertise needed to support local manufacturing activities and elevate maintenance and repair capabilities. This includes engine repair within the Kingdom and across the region. These efforts aim to create high-value, highly skilled jobs and deepen local expertise within the military industries sector.
Vice President, Defense and Systems for GE Aerospace at the Middle East, Africa, and Türkiye Salim Mousallam stated: “Our relationship with GAMI demonstrates GE Aerospace’s commitment to localizing advanced strategic industries within the Kingdom and cultivating a highly qualified national workforce to advance Saudi Vision 2030 goals.”
“This collaboration to share knowledge on engine manufacturing and sustainment goes beyond technology transfer. By supporting Saudi suppliers to develop capabilities in advanced MRO and manufacturing techniques and precision engineering, the agreement will accelerate Saudi Arabia’s industrial know-how and global competitiveness,” he added.
GE Aerospace is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 49,000 commercial and 29,000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of approximately 53,000 employees building on more than a century of innovation and learning, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely.
GE Aerospace’s Edison Works is an advanced design, engineering, and technology organization within the company dedicated to developing the next generation of defense propulsion and systems. With a focus on rapid prototyping, digital engineering, and groundbreaking innovation, Edison Works is where GE Aerospace pushes the boundaries of what’s possible to define the future of flight.
