GE Aerospace and IAF set up F404-IN20 engine depot in India
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TNM (With ANI Inputs) | Published On: Apr 13, 2026 ANI Photo | GE Aerospace partners with Indian Air Force to set up F404-IN20 engine depot GE Aerospace has signed a contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to establish an in-country depot facility for the F404-IN20 engines used in the IAF's Light Combat Aircraft Tejas fleet. The facility will be developed by the IAF with technical guidance from GE Aerospace. It aims to support India's indigenous defence sustainment by eliminating reliance on overseas repair centres, thereby significantly reducing turnaround times. The depot will be owned, operated, and maintained by the Indian Air Force. GE Aerospace will provide technical inputs, training, support personnel, as well as the supply of necessary spares and specialised equipment. This collaboration continues the four-decade partnership between GE Aerospace and the IAF. Rita Flaherty, Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Defence and Systems at GE Aerospace, stated: "Our commitment to supporting India's armed forces continues to guide our collaboration and partnership in expanding local sustainment capabilities of the Tejas fleet." She added, "Through the upcoming depot facility, we will support the availability of the F404-IN20 engines for the Indian Air Force, ensuring they have ready access to cutting-edge technology to power their defence needs." GE Aerospace...
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