GE Aerospace has unveiled a $1-billion investment plan aimed at expanding defense manufacturing, increasing engine production, and accelerating delivery timelines across its operations in the United States.
The investment, which follows another $1-billion commitment previously announced for US operations, will support facilities and supplier networks in more than 30 communities across 17 states. The company also plans to hire around 5,000 employees for manufacturing and engineering positions, matching the recruitment levels recorded in 2025.
Investment Allocation
According to the Ohio-based aerospace firm, about $115 million will be directed toward upgrading infrastructure, test cells, and 3D metal printing capabilities at its Cincinnati facility.
In addition, more than $275 million will be invested in facilities producing defense engines and related components to help meet growing military demand. Planned projects include over $40 million for new machinery and expanded testing capacity in Lynn, Massachusetts, and $10 million for equipment and facility upgrades in Madisonville, Kentucky.
The company will also boost commercial engine manufacturing, particularly the CFM LEAP engines developed through the CFM International joint venture with Safran and widely used on Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
To support long-term maintenance and sustainment, GE Aerospace intends to invest $200 million to expand the production of high-pressure turbine durability kits for LEAP engines.
Further investments include $20 million in Durham, North Carolina, for assembly tooling and systems upgrades, and $7 million in Lafayette, Indiana, to increase engine assembly capacity. More than $100 million will also be allocated to external suppliers to provide tooling and equipment that help stabilize manufacturing schedules.
Supporting Global Aviation and Defense
By 2025, GE Aerospace and its joint-venture partners were supplying propulsion systems for two out of every three aircraft operated by the United States Armed Forces and powering roughly three out of four commercial flights worldwide.
