GE Aerospace is investing more than 110 million EUR into its European manufacturing sites, with expansions to its additive manufacturing, testing and machining capability.
The investment is being made this year as the company seeks to increase production capacity and strengthen delivery for customers. More than 1,000 people will be hired by GE Aerospace throughout Europe in 2026.
A 'substantial portion' of the investment will be directed toward state-of-the-art engine test cells, advanced machining equipment, additive manufacturing expansion, and upgrades to buildings and infrastructure. These enhancements will support multiple commercial narrow- and widebody engine programs, as well as military fighter jet and helicopter engines.
“This significant investment reflects our long-term commitment to the European aerospace industry, a crucial market for many of our key customers,” said Riccardo Procacci, President and CEO, Propulsion & Additive Technologies at GE Aerospace. “By expanding advanced manufacturing and testing capabilities across Europe, we are better positioned to meet growing customer demand while supporting the communities and economies where we operate.”
Investments will be made at sites across five European countries.
In Italy, 77 million EUR will be used to bring new and upgraded test cells online, while also enhancing its advanced machining and additive manufacturing equipment, and funding building improvements across multiple sites.
GE Aerospace's Poland sites will see 15 million EUR put towards advanced grinding and machining equipment, extensive welding and inspection tooling, and building improvements, while the UK will see 10 million EUR worth of upgrades to testing, manufacturing, electronics and building infrastructure.
In Czech Republic, 8 million EUR will be used to update precision machining and grinding systems, as well as quality inspection technology, assembly tooling, and building improvements.
Finally, a sum of 3 million EUR will be used in Romania to integrate multiple meta-cutting machines, with tooling, fixtures and building infrastructure also benefiting.
GE Aerospace also plans to invest approximately €40 million across its MRO and component repair facilities in Europe this year. This is part of a global $1 billion investment for MRO facilities first announced in 2024.
Parallel to these investments, GE Aerospace is also working to deliver workforce training grants to vocational schools in the UK and Italy, reaching more than 800 students this year, while expanding its Next Engineers program in Warsaw, Poland to reach more than 4,000 students.
“Our commitment extends beyond facilities and equipment; it is equally focused on our people. In an evolving industry, investing in skills, training, and talent pipelines across Europe is not just a tactical necessity but a strategic imperative,” said Christian Meisner, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at GE Aerospace. “We are dedicated to ensuring that the European aerospace sector has the skilled workforce required to innovate, grow, and deliver exceptional value to our customers for decades to come.”
GE Aerospace currently has operations in 18 European countries, employing approximately 13,000 engineers, innovators, and skilled manufacturers across assembly, MRO, engineering, and additive manufacturing. Its footprint in Europe is second only to its presence in the United States. In 2024, GE Aerospace announced 650 million USD of investment into its manufacturing facilities and supply chain, with more than 150 million to be allocated to facilities running additive manufacturing equipment.
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