GE Aerospace Investing $126 Million on European Factories

GE Aerospace announced March 18 that it would spend €110 million, or $126 million USD, to increase its production capacity on the continent. The money will go towards advanced manufacturing additions like as well as hiring 1,000 workers, the Ohio-based company said in Brussels.

The company’s detailed list of factory improvements includes new engine test cells, additive manufacturing and general plant upgrades. GE Aerospace plants in Italy will receive $88.7 million for commercial and defense engine test cells, an expansion of additive operations, and improvements at several factories. Plants in Poland will get $17.28 million for new grinding, machining, welding, and inspection improvements; factories in the U.K. will get $11.5 million for upgrades to test and manufacturing equipment and expanded modernized building infrastructure; and GE Aerospace’s Romanian operations will receive $3.5 million for metal-cutting machines and building upgrades.

In addition to factory upgrades, GE Aerospace says it will spend $46 million on its European MRO and component repair facilities and aiming to expand its Next Engineers program in Warsaw Poland for recruiting engineers.

In statements, company leadership said the funds would help meet European demand.

“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.” 

Christian Meisner, Chief Human Resources Officer at GE Aerospace, said efforts to recruit more Europeans was critical to the company’s success there.

“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,” Meisner said. “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.”