São Paulo, January 26, 2026 – GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) announced today a Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), which will allow Brazil to receive advanced technical support, training and defense services for the F414-GE-39E engines that equip the SAAB JAS-39E jets used by the Brazilian Air Force.
Under the agreement, FAB will be allowed access to technical data and essential services to support the integration, operation, testing, and maintenance of the F414-GE-39E engines. GE Aerospace will provide comprehensive training programs, technical manuals, and in-country representation to enhance FAB's engine readiness and maintenance capabilities. MDS Aero Support Corporation will also contribute to test bench services and equipment drawings.
"This agreement is another chapter in the longstanding relationship between GE Aerospace and the Brazilian Air Force. By offering FAB state-of-the-art training and technical support, we will be contributing to the operational success of the Gripen fleet and expanding Brazil's defense capacity," said Asha Belarski, general manager of customer support and sustainment for Defense & Systems at GE Aerospace.
The TAA is another milestone for GE Aerospace in Brazil. In 2025, FAB celebrated the 50th anniversary of the F-5 fighter, which is equipped with GE Aerospace’s J85 engine. GE Aerospace has a similar TAA in Brazil with the Brazilian [Army/Air Force] for the T700 engine, which powers the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. All agreements comply with the International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) regulations, which ensure that all transfers of technical and defense service data are authorized and controlled.
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