The technical capabilities gained from the development of military aircraft engines were deliberately put into practice in building up expansive commercial aerospace operations.
Svenska Flygmotor received Pratt & Whitney's authorisation as an overhaul centre for the JT8 engines. The overhaul centre grew and in the beginning of the 90's there were more than 80 different customers around the world.
The search for market opportunities in the civil engine programs began in the 70's. A vigorous marketing initiative was launched under the slogan of "Going Commercial". This resulted in cooperation with Garrett and production of components to the TFE1042 engine began.