GE Aerospace has announced a $1-billion investment to expand its US manufacturing footprint, strengthen defense engine production, and improve delivery timelines across its facilities and supplier network.
The funding comes in addition to a previous $1-billion commitment and will benefit operations in more than 30 communities across 17 states. The company also intends to recruit about 5,000 new employees in manufacturing and engineering roles, maintaining the same hiring pace achieved in 2025.
Where the Investment Will Go
The Ohio-based company said approximately $115 million will be spent on infrastructure upgrades, enhanced test cells, and expanded 3D metal printing capabilities at its Cincinnati site.
More than $275 million will be directed toward modernizing facilities that manufacture defense engines and components to meet rising military demand. These upgrades include more than $40 million for equipment and testing capacity in Lynn, Massachusetts, and $10 million for new machinery and facility improvements in Madisonville, Kentucky.
GE Aerospace will also increase production of commercial jet engines, particularly the CFM LEAP family developed through its CFM International partnership with Safran. These engines power aircraft such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 MAX.
To support maintenance operations, the company plans to invest $200 million to expand manufacturing of high-pressure turbine durability kits used in LEAP engines.
Additional funding includes $20 million for assembly tooling and systems in Durham, North Carolina, and $7 million in Lafayette, Indiana, to expand engine assembly operations. Meanwhile, over $100 million will be allocated to suppliers for tooling and equipment to ensure stable production across the supply chain.
Sustaining Aviation Power
As of 2025, GE Aerospace and its joint-venture partners were responsible for propulsion systems powering two-thirds of aircraft used by the United States Armed Forces and approximately three-quarters of commercial flights operating globally. ✈️
