This year it, GE’s Celma engine overhaul facility in Brazil celebrates two very special anniversaries. GE Aviation, Services Celma is the largest aircraft engines overhaul shop in Latin America, and with more than 90 percent of its work volume coming in from all over the world, the business is among the main service exporters in Brazil.

The CF34-10 engine assembly returned to where it all began—Durham, North Carolina with the first -10A engine shipping out last month.

When the summer Olympics commence Aug. 5, tens of thousands of athletes, coaches, support staff and spectators will descend upon Rio de Janeiro from all corners of the world, and many will rely on GE engines and aircraft systems to ensure their safe global travel.