GE Aerospace Announces $1 Billion Investment in United States Manufacturing for 2025
GE Aerospace is set to invest nearly $1 billion in its American factories and supply chain, enhancing manufacturing capabilities and advancing innovative materials and components for the future of flight.
GE Aerospace is set to ramp up production at key United States manufacturing facilities as demand for its cutting-edge CFM LEAP engine continues to grow. With global air travel rebounding and airlines prioritizing fuel-efficient fleets, the company aims to increase deliveries by up to 20% this year to meet rising industry needs.
The CFM LEAP engine has become a cornerstone of modern aviation, powering some of the world’s most popular single-aisle commercial aircraft, including the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo. Engineered with next-generation materials and advanced aerodynamics, it delivers up to 15% greater fuel efficiency than previous models while significantly reducing carbon emissions—making it a top choice for airlines focused on sustainability and operational savings.
“Investing in manufacturing and innovation is more critical than ever for the future of our industry and the communities where we operate,” says H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., chairman and CEO of GE Aerospace. “We are committed to helping our customers modernize and expand their fleets while scaling technologies that will truly define the future of flight. Together, this will keep the United States at the forefront of aerospace leadership.”
The investment breakdown includes:
- $113 million – Greater Cincinnati, OH: Upgrading facilities and adding new equipment at multiple sites involved in producing, testing, and assembling commercial and military engines.
- $70 million – Muskegon, MI: Expanding operations to manufacture key components for the hot section of the CFM LEAP engine.
- $16 million – Durham, NC & $5 million – Lafayette, IN: Procuring additional equipment to enhance commercial engine assembly, including the high-demand LEAP engine.
- $13 million – West Jefferson, NC: Increasing production capacity for critical engine components.
- $200 million – Lynn, MA & Madisonville, KY: Boosting military engine production to meet defence sector requirements.
These investments reinforce GE Aerospace’s commitment to advanced manufacturing, job creation, and technological leadership in the aviation industry. As demand continues to rise, these upgrades will ensure greater efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in engine production.
