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POWERTECH was launched by EDGE Group on 12 February 2025 at Abu Dhabi’s International Defence Exhibition IDEX as its dedicated subsidiary for manufacturing high-performance aero engines. Based in Abu Dhabi, the firm produces propulsion systems for uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and precision munitions.
Chief Executive Officer Marian Lubieniecki explained the drive behind the enterprise: “As the UAE’s first propulsion system OEM, POWERTECH was established with a clear mandate: to expand the country’s industrial capabilities by developing and manufacturing world-class propulsion systems… reducing reliance on external suppliers.”
As one of over 35 EDGE subsidiaries, its rapid growth mirrors EDGE Group’s own revenue growth to $4.7 billion in 2024, driven by international orders growing from $18.5 million in 2019 to over $2.1 billion in 2024.
Engineering the Future in the UAE
POWERTECH serves as EDGE’s centre of excellence for aero-engines to secure a national propulsion supply chain and reduce the UAE’s reliance on foreign imports.
CEO Marian Lubieniecki was a deliberate choice; he previously managed GE Aviation’s Engineering Design Center in Poland and demonstrated the commercial viability of additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, for turboprop engines.
To streamline operations, POWERTECH outsources raw component machining to trusted partners, such as its sister firm EPI within the Tawazun Industrial Park, while retaining critical stages of design, final assembly, systems integration, and testing in-house.
The company relies heavily on additive manufacturing (laser powder bed fusion) for rapid prototyping and serial production, while also avoiding traditional casting bottlenecks.
A technician inspects components on a production line at an EDGE manufacturing facility. Handout: EDGE Group.
Starting with around 50 employees in late 2025, POWERTECH has expanded into an international network. Its main hub at Tawazun Industrial Park—including a planned dedicated ‘Powertech Campus’—handles engineering, assembly, and testing.
Summer 2026: Building a Global Network
In May 2026, POWERTECH reached a major milestone and began serial production of the PJ120 turbojet. Subsequent acquisitions by EDGE Group integrated the company into a broader global network, transforming POWERTECH into a centralised propulsion facility.
IAttendees inspect a POWERTECH turbojet engine on display.Handout: EDGE Group.
CMD: Italian Propulsion Expertise & EASA Approved Designs
In May 2026, EDGE acquired an 80% controlling stake in Italian engine maker Costruzioni Motori Diesel (CMD). CMD brings over 50 years of experience in developing advanced aeronautical, marine, and automotive propulsion systems and operates six manufacturing plants with approximately 220 employees.
The founding Negri family currently retains a significant minority stake and operational leadership roles to maintain operational continuity, following an earlier buyback from Loncin Motor Co.
when founders Giorgio and Mariano Negri repurchased a 67% stake for €17.4 million to restore full Italian ownership.
CMD provides EASA-certified piston engines (such as the GF56 diesel and CMD22 gasoline engines), supporting EDGE’s push into piston-powered UAV systems.
EDGE Group CEO Hamad Al Marar highlighted it as a step towards establishing a European propulsion hub, particularly in piston engines for UAVs, that aligns directly with EDGE’s existing portfolio.
This deal gives POWERTECH immediate access to proven engine designs, test facilities, and European certifications, with Abu Dhabi technicians working directly with Italian teams.
Safran & EDGE Europe: French Tech, UAE Production
In June 2026 at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, EDGE partnered with France’s Safran Electronics & Defense to establish joint ventures in France and the UAE.
Supported by a new “EDGE Europe” headquarters in Paris, the partnership focuses on developing extended-range weapons based on Safran’s Hammer (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range) family.
The collaboration also covers supersonic air-to-ground weapons and air-launched systems for uncrewed platforms, blending French aerospace technology with local UAE production.
Akaer: Brazilian Aerospace Airframe Engineering
In July 2026, EDGE acquired Brazilian engineering firm Akaer. Akaer brings over three decades of experience and more than 10 million engineering hours from major gloabl aerospace programs, including the Saab Gripen NG fighter and Embraer KC-390 transport, Embraer Super Tucano, and Turkish Aerospace Hürjet.
Akaer provides the airframe integration and structural engineering needed to install POWERTECH engines onto unmanned aircraft.
By late summer 2026, EDGE had combined Italian piston manufacturing, French smart-weapons technology, and South American airframe design along with Emirati POWERTECH innovation.
POWERTECH’s Engine Lineup
The firm’s propulsion portfolio spans three primary categories: internal combustion engines, expendable turbojets, and turbofans.
SSpecifications and development status of POWERTECH’s UAV engine lineup. Chart: Aljaweea, source: EDGE Group.
P Series: Internal Combustion
The internal combustion line is led by the P145i, a 145-horsepower six-cylinder two-stroke engine that uses separate oil and fuel systems to optimise lubrication and reduce fouling.
It secured its first commercial order from ADASI (Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments), another EDGE Group subsidiary, in March 2025.
PJ Series: Turbojets
The PJ series turbojets cater to expendable applications. The flagship PJ120 produces 1,200 N of maximum continuous thrust from a compact 20-kilogram package and is entirely free from the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), ensuring export autonomy for the UAE.
X Series: Turbofans
The most ambitious project remains the X550 turbofan. Designed to produce 4,700 N of continuous thrust while weighing just 105 kilograms, the X550 introduces complex bypass aerodynamics and high-pressure turbine cooling for heavy combat drones.
Highlighting engineering agility, several POWERTECH systems advanced from concept to functional prototype in 8 to 18 months.
Forward Look: The Path to 2028
An August 2026 hiring analysis from the Aljaweea aerospace jobs tracker shows that POWERTECH is transitioning to full industrial production.
Recent postings in Abu Dhabi for assembly technicians and aerodynamics engineers signal simultaneous line scaling and continuing R&D. Requisitions for combustion design engineers reflect active work on the X550 turbofan, currently in the critical design phase.
Hiring requisitions for facility maintenance and campus project managers point to physical expansion at the Tawazun base. The PJ120 is already rolling off the line, and the X550 turbofan is scheduled to reach the test bench by early 2027.
POWERTECH is now operating as a high-volume global propulsion manufacturer, recruiting top engineering talent to meet the ambitious target of getting the X550 into series production by 2028.
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