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[Alpha Biz= Kim Jisun] Hanwha Aviation, a subsidiary of Hanwha Aerospace, has acquired an aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in the United States, marking a strategic step toward strengthening its global aerospace capabilities.



According to industry sources on June 24, the newly acquired U.S. facility specializes in servicing engines from major aerospace engine manufacturers, including General Electric (GE) and CFM International. Hanwha Aviation is expected to remodel the site and unveil a new name and brand identity as early as next month.



This acquisition aligns with Hanwha Aerospace’s long-term vision for Hanwha Aviation, which was launched in April 2023 with an initial capital investment of KRW 54 billion (approx. USD 39 million). The company aims to secure over 1,000 aircraft engines and assets within the next decade and become a leading global aircraft leasing and MRO platform.



Industry observers believe the facility could serve as a strategic foothold for Hanwha Aviation to enter the U.S. military MRO market. In May 2023, the U.S. Department of Defense announced its Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF), which seeks to leverage allied industrial capabilities located near operational theaters to enhance readiness through localized MRO support.



Hanwha's entry into the U.S. MRO sector is seen as a key move to tap into both commercial and defense aviation opportunities, expanding its presence in one of the world’s most critical aerospace markets.

 

 

 

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