GE Aerospace is to invest more than 110 million euros across its European manufacturing sites this year as the company seeks to expand production capacity, accelerate advanced manufacturing and strengthen delivery for its customers — this includes plans to hire more than 1,000 new workers across its many sites in Europe this year.
Riccardo Procacci, president and CEO of propulsion and additive technologies at GE Aerospace, said: “This significant investment reflects our long-term commitment to the European aerospace industry, a crucial market for many of our key customers. 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.”
A substantial portion of the investment will be directed toward ‘state of the art’ engine test cells, advanced machining equipment, additive manufacturing (AM) expansion, and upgrades to buildings and infrastructure. These enhancements will support multiple commercial narrow- and wide-body engine programmes, as well as military fighter jet and helicopter engines.
Investments will be made in five European countries, including: UK – 10 million euros: upgrades to test and manufacturing equipment, expand electronics and component manufacturing capabilities, and modernise building and infrastructure across multiple sites; aItaly – 77 million euros: advanced manufacturing and testing capabilities for multiple commercial and defence engine programmes, including new and upgraded test cells, advanced machining equipment, AM expansion, and building improvements across various sites; Poland – 15 million euros: advanced grinding and machining equipment, extensive welding and inspection tooling, and building improvements across various sites; Czech Republic – 8 million euros: precision machining and grinding systems, quality inspection technology, assembly tooling, and building improvements; and Romania – 3 million euros: multiple metal-cutting machines, tooling and fixtures, as well as building upgrades.
Global $1 billion investmentGE Aerospace also plans to invest approximately 40 million euros across its maintenance, repair, and operations (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 its manufacturing investments, GE Aerospace is also addressing the critical skills shortage in high-tech industries by investing to build a larger skilled workforce across Europe. These efforts focus on recruiting top talent and equipping today’s manufacturing workforce and future engineers through workforce training grants to vocational schools in the UK and Italy, reaching more than 800 students this year. GE Aerospace is also expanding its ‘Next Engineers’ programme in Warsaw, Poland, which will ultimately reach more than 4,000 students.
Christian Meisner, chief human resources officer at GE Aerospace, said: “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, 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.”
For nearly a century, GE Aerospace has helped drive aviation innovation across the region; today, Europe represents its largest global footprint outside the USA, with operations in 18 countries and approximately 13,000 engineers, innovators, and skilled manufacturers across assembly, MRO, engineering, and AM, including major sites in the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Sweden, and the UK.