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| GE Aerospace turns to robots and 'Lean' methods to tackle jet engine repair crunch |
| 2026-02-13 |
| [Reuters] SINGAPORE, Feb 13 (Reuters) - GE Aerospace (GE.N), opens new tab technician Suresh Sinnaiyan has spent more than a decade repairing jet‑engine compressor blades by guiding them across a sanding belt with practised precision. Now, at the aerospace giant's new automation lab in Singapore, he is teaching a robot to do the same job. The switch is part of GE's push to prepare the next wave of industrial development and ease one of aviation's biggest bottlenecks: overloaded repair shops and scarce parts. Unexpected wear and tear in the latest generation of jet engines across the industry has idled many jets and led airlines to keep older jets flying longer, stretching maintenance lines into months as engines wait their turn in repair queues. |
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