GE Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace have signed an agreement to explore establishing a Canadian maintenance, repair, and overhaul capability for the F414-GE-39E engine used by Saab Gripen E fighter aircraft.The proposed facility would provide domestic engine support if Canada selects the Gripen E for future fighter requirements. GE would provide technical expertise while Magellan would conduct maintenance operations at its Ontario facility.The initiative would strengthen Canada’s aerospace industrial base, improve fleet sustainment capability, and reduce dependence on foreign maintenance providers.The F414 engine has accumulated millions of flight hours worldwide and is recognized for reliability, modular design, and efficient maintenance procedures.
