GE Aerospace and Magellan Sign MOU for Gripen Engine Maintenance in Canada
GE Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace signed a memorandum of understanding on July 22, 2026, to establish maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in Canada for the F414-GE-39E engine that powers the Saab JAS 39 Gripen E fighter. The agreement is explicitly contingent on Canada selecting the Gripen for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Canada's fighter fleet decision has been delayed since March 2025, when Prime Minister Mark Carney ordered a review of the F-35 purchase amid US-Canada trade tensions. Options include a mixed fleet of F-35s and Gripens. Saab's pitch emphasizes industrial benefits, technology transfer, and sovereign capability, aligning with Canada's new Defense Industrial Strategy. The MRO work would be based at Magellan's facility in Mississauga, Ontario, ensuring in-country engine sustainment. The deal builds on a six-decade partnership between the two companies.
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