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BBC News
04-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Swifts beat Linfield on penalties to win Charity Shield
Dungannon Swifts have won the Charity Shield by beating Linfield 5-3 on penalties after a goalless draw at Windsor Park. After winning the Irish Cup on penalties in May, there was more shootout joy for the Swifts after Linfield's Rhys Annett saw his effort saved by Alex Henderson. Linfield's attention will now turn to the first round of Champions League qualifying when David Healy's side travel to Dublin to face Shelbourne on a slow start, chances started to flow midway through the first half as Linfield defender Ethan McGee miscued at the back post before Kealan Dillon fired into the arms of Chris Johns at the other end. Ben Hall should have opened the scoring from close range but he could only head wide from Kirk Millar's cross, and Caolan Marron put in a big block to deny Charlie Allen from inside the area. Matthew Fitzpatrick twice fired off target, either side of a decent chance for the Swifts as Adam Glenny's good ball was just beyond Danny Wallace in the area. Peter Maguire and Tomas Galvin both headed wide as the Irish Cup winners ended the half well. The rhythm of the second half was interrupted by numerous substitutions by both sides, but Annett's snap shot also found the bottom corner for Linfield late on. Leo Alves, Glenney and Sean McAllister all netted their opening kicks in the shootout for the Swifts, while Kieran Offord and Chris Shields scored for Linfield. However, Henderson saved Annett's low penalty to give the Swifts the advantage, and Leon Boyd scored the decisive kick to win their second trophy at Windsor Park in the space of three months.
Sky News
14-02-2025
- General
- Sky News
Head chef shares his mince and tatties recipe and tip for preventing waste
Every Thursday, our Money blog team interviews chefs from around the UK, hearing about their cheap food hacks and more. This week, we chat to Alex Henderson, head chef at Newhall Mains in the Highlands. My go-to cheap eat at home is... classic mince and tatties. Here's the recipe: 500g (1lb) minced beef 1 large onion 2 carrots 2 tbsp butter 5 tbsp flour 350-450ml beef stock Dice the onion and peel and chop the carrots; Heat a saucepan or pot to a medium heat, melt the butter and add the onions, cooking them until they are soft with no colour; Add the mince, using a wooden spoon to break it up so there are no big lumps; Add the flour and stir thoroughly; Add the carrots and stock. You should have enough to cover the meat. It will reduce through the cooking process but if it does so too quickly you can add a bit more; Turn to a low heat and simmer until the meat and carrots are tender and it has all thickened up. This will be approximately an hour. You can also cover with a lid if the stock is reducing too quickly. I like to finish with a little HP sauce to taste; Prepare your potatoes as desired. I like to serve it with some peas too. One restaurant that's worth blowing out for is... Solstice by Kenny Atkinson in Newcastle. I had an incredible meal there at the start of January. The guys there do some amazing cooking with quality ingredients. My chef hero is... Gordon Ramsay. What he has achieved over his career is incredible. My one piece of advice for an aspiring chef is … to question everything, read plenty of chef cookbooks and dine out as much as possible. A tip for a non-chef would be... not to compromise on quality. The better the quality of an ingredient, the better the end result will be. A cheap place in my town is... a little cafe called Highland Farm Cafe. It's not far from my house, and they serve great quality breakfast and coffee. I normally have the full Scottish breakfast, or the eggs benedict with waffles. Yum! My favourite cookbook has to be... The French Laundry Cookbook. It's a book that was so ahead of its time and I still use it for reference today. My pet hate in a restaurant is... overly sweet desserts. I like a nice balanced dessert. My favourite substitute is... a local cold pressed rapeseed oil called Cullisse. It has an amazing nutty flavour and I use it on a daily basis. A chef tip for preventing waste would be... to pickle any raw leftovers. My pickle recipe is: 200g sugar, 200g white wine vinegar, 200g of water.
Trade Arabia
10-02-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
GE Aerospace invests $10m in Dubai, Doha MRO facilities
GE Aerospace has announced a $10 million investment in its two maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities in the Middle East. Investments made in 2024 and 2025 support the GE Aerospace On Wing Support (OWS) facilities in Dubai, UAE and Doha, Qatar, providing new tooling and equipment, infrastructure improvements, and enhanced training capabilities. In addition, the sites will see a planned 30% increase in headcount, as well as funding for the exploration of additional regional investment opportunities. These improvements aim to directly support local airlines by increasing capacity and operational efficiency while contributing to the region's aviation ecosystem, the company said on the sidelines of MRO Middle East. 'Airlines in the region have ambitious growth plans that depend on keeping engines on wing and operating efficiently,' said Aziz Koleilat, President and CEO, Middle East, Türkiye, and CIS for GE Aerospace. 'Expanding our MRO capacity means we can work on more engines, and there is more we can do to those engines. It is part of our commitment to meeting our local customers' needs and expectations during a critical period for the industry.' With the investment in tooling and infrastructure, additional quick-turn maintenance tasks can be performed closer to where airlines in the Middle East are located. The OWS facilities will now be able to perform additional work scopes on the CFM LEAP engine, including durability improvements, module level disassembly, and work to the hot section of the engine, cutting downtime and increasing flexibility for airlines. (CFM International is a 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines. LEAP is a registered trademark of CFM). Training is also an important element of this investment. By adding team members and training modules, including using a fully equipped training engine, the On Wing Support facilities will be able to bring new employees on board and support them in reaching certification levels more quickly, it said. 'This investment reflects our commitment to deliver for our customers in the Middle East. As supply chain challenges continue to impact airlines globally, we are moving proactively to grow our capabilities to support an increase in capacity. By committing these resources, we can ultimately deliver greater value,' said Alex Henderson, Global On Wing Support Leader for GE Aerospace. This investment is part of GE Aerospace's global, multiyear $1 billion MRO spending surge that was announced in 2024. The goal is to ensure MRO facilities in the region have the capacity to meet growing demand for services across the GE Aerospace and CFM installed base (. The facilities are leveraging Flight Deck, the proprietary GE Aerospace lean operating model that uses tools and approaches – including a Safety Management System and Quality Management System – to help drive continuous improvement. By identifying waste and other inefficiencies, the teams can improve safety, quality, and delivery to further support this investment. Currently, more than 20 airlines in the Middle East, Türkiye & CIS region fly more than 750 LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. The investment is also preparing GE Aerospace's facilities to handle the arrival of the world's largest and most powerful commercial jet engine, the GE9X engine, which will power the Boeing 777X. Globally, the Middle East is the largest market for GE9X engine orders. - TradeArabia News Service
Web Release
10-02-2025
- Business
- Web Release
Delivering for Airlines: GE Aerospace Invests $10 Million in MRO Facilities in the Middle East
On the sidelines of MRO Middle East, GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) announced a $10 million investment in its two maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities in the Middle East. Investments made in 2024 and 2025 support the GE Aerospace On Wing Support (OWS) facilities in Dubai, UAE and Doha, Qatar, providing new tooling and equipment, infrastructure improvements, and enhanced training capabilities. In addition, the sites will see a planned 30% increase in headcount, as well as funding for the exploration of additional regional investment opportunities. These improvements aim to directly support local airlines by increasing capacity and operational efficiency while contributing to the region's aviation ecosystem. 'Airlines in the region have ambitious growth plans that depend on keeping engines on wing and operating efficiently,' said Aziz Koleilat, President and CEO, Middle East, Türkiye, and CIS for GE Aerospace. 'Expanding our MRO capacity means we can work on more engines, and there is more we can do to those engines. It is part of our commitment to meeting our local customers' needs and expectations during a critical period for the industry.' With the investment in tooling and infrastructure, additional quick-turn maintenance tasks can be performed closer to where airlines in the Middle East are located. The OWS facilities will now be able to perform additional work scopes on the CFM LEAP* engine, including durability improvements, module level disassembly, and work to the hot section of the engine, cutting downtime and increasing flexibility for airlines. Training is also an important element of this investment. By adding team members and training modules, including using a fully equipped training engine, the On Wing Support facilities will be able to bring new employees on board and support them in reaching certification levels more quickly. 'This investment reflects our commitment to deliver for our customers in the Middle East. As supply chain challenges continue to impact airlines globally, we are moving proactively to grow our capabilities to support an increase in capacity. By committing these resources, we can ultimately deliver greater value,' said Alex Henderson, Global On Wing Support Leader for GE Aerospace. This investment is part of GE Aerospace's global, multiyear $1 billion MRO spending surge that was announced in 2024. The goal is to ensure MRO facilities in the region have the capacity to meet growing demand for services across the GE Aerospace and CFM * installed base. The facilities are leveraging FLIGHT DECK, the proprietary GE Aerospace lean operating model that uses tools and approaches – including a Safety Management System and Quality Management System – to help drive continuous improvement. By identifying waste and other inefficiencies, the teams can improve safety, quality, and delivery to further support this investment. Currently, more than 20 airlines in the Middle East, Türkiye & CIS region fly more than 750 LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. The investment is also preparing GE Aerospace's facilities to handle the arrival of the world's largest and most powerful commercial jet engine, the GE9X engine, which will power the Boeing 777X. Globally, the Middle East is the largest market for GE9X engine orders. GE Aerospace has been working with commercial airlines in the Middle East for more than 40 years. Today the company has 250+ employees in the region supporting nearly 30 airlines and a combined fleet of more than 1,400 engines. With an extensive operational footprint across the region, including at customer sites, partner MRO facilities, the On Wing Support facilities in Dubai and Doha, and the Middle East Technology Center (MTC) in Dubai, GE Aerospace is committed to helping customers reach their growth goals and improve performance. *CFM International is a 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines. LEAP is a registered trademark of CFM.
Zawya
10-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
GE Aerospace invests $10mln in MRO facilities in the Middle East
2024-2025 investment includes capacity expansion, enhanced training, additional tooling, and a 30% increase in headcount Resulting increase in volume of engines serviced part of commitment to airlines in the region FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace's proprietary lean operating model, will help drive continuous improvement beyond the investment Dubai, United Arab Emirates – On the sidelines of MRO Middle East, GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) announced a $10 million investment in its two maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities in the Middle East. Investments made in 2024 and 2025 support the GE Aerospace On Wing Support (OWS) facilities in Dubai, UAE and Doha, Qatar, providing new tooling and equipment, infrastructure improvements, and enhanced training capabilities. In addition, the sites will see a planned 30% increase in headcount, as well as funding for the exploration of additional regional investment opportunities. These improvements aim to directly support local airlines by increasing capacity and operational efficiency while contributing to the region's aviation ecosystem. 'Airlines in the region have ambitious growth plans that depend on keeping engines on wing and operating efficiently,' said Aziz Koleilat, President and CEO, Middle East, Türkiye, and CIS for GE Aerospace. 'Expanding our MRO capacity means we can work on more engines, and there is more we can do to those engines. It is part of our commitment to meeting our local customers' needs and expectations during a critical period for the industry.' With the investment in tooling and infrastructure, additional quick-turn maintenance tasks can be performed closer to where airlines in the Middle East are located. The OWS facilities will now be able to perform additional work scopes on the CFM LEAP* engine, including durability improvements, module level disassembly, and work to the hot section of the engine, cutting downtime and increasing flexibility for airlines. Training is also an important element of this investment. By adding team members and training modules, including using a fully equipped training engine, the On Wing Support facilities will be able to bring new employees on board and support them in reaching certification levels more quickly. 'This investment reflects our commitment to deliver for our customers in the Middle East. As supply chain challenges continue to impact airlines globally, we are moving proactively to grow our capabilities to support an increase in capacity. By committing these resources, we can ultimately deliver greater value,' said Alex Henderson, Global On Wing Support Leader for GE Aerospace. This investment is part of GE Aerospace's global, multiyear $1 billion MRO spending surge that was announced in 2024. The goal is to ensure MRO facilities in the region have the capacity to meet growing demand for services across the GE Aerospace and CFM * installed base. The facilities are leveraging FLIGHT DECK, the proprietary GE Aerospace lean operating model that uses tools and approaches – including a Safety Management System and Quality Management System – to help drive continuous improvement. By identifying waste and other inefficiencies, the teams can improve safety, quality, and delivery to further support this investment. Currently, more than 20 airlines in the Middle East, Türkiye & CIS region fly more than 750 LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. The investment is also preparing GE Aerospace's facilities to handle the arrival of the world's largest and most powerful commercial jet engine, the GE9X engine, which will power the Boeing 777X. Globally, the Middle East is the largest market for GE9X engine orders. GE Aerospace has been working with commercial airlines in the Middle East for more than 40 years. Today the company has 250+ employees in the region supporting nearly 30 airlines and a combined fleet of more than 1,400 engines. With an extensive operational footprint across the region, including at customer sites, partner MRO facilities, the On Wing Support facilities in Dubai and Doha, and the Middle East Technology Center (MTC) in Dubai, GE Aerospace is committed to helping customers reach their growth goals and improve performance. *CFM International is a 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines. LEAP is a registered trademark of CFM. About GE Aerospace GE Aerospace is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 45,000 commercial and 25,000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of approximately 53,000 employees building on more than a century of innovation and learning, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely. Learn more about how GE Aerospace and its partners are defining flight for today, tomorrow, and the future at
