The investment will fund next-generation components made from advanced materials using innovative processes, improving engine performance in range, power, durability and efficiency. More than 500 new jobs are expected to be created across the region as a result.
“This new significant investment will ensure that we continue to meet the evolving needs of the aerospace industry in Europe,” said Riccardo Procacci, President and CEO of Propulsion and Additive Technologies at GE Aerospace. “It is also evidence of our strong commitment to supporting the communities and economies where we operate.”
A substantial portion of the funding will go toward developing engine test cells, acquiring new equipment, and integrating AI-enabled inspection systems. These upgrades will support component production for narrow- and widebody aircraft, as well as military jets and helicopters.
The investment will be distributed across five countries, equipping facilities with specialised tools and technology to reduce defects and maintain high manufacturing standards. Suppliers will also benefit from the enhancements, ensuring alignment with the latest production techniques.
Italy will receive the largest share at EUR 55.6 million, including funding for new test cells, additional equipment, inspection technologies, and infrastructure improvements across military and civil engine production sites. Poland is allocated EUR 11.6 million for equipment, machinery and utility upgrades to support rotorcraft and aircraft engine parts.
The Czech Republic will see EUR 5.4 million invested in turboprop engine component production, including new tooling and building improvements. The United Kingdom is set to receive €3.3 million to boost new component production and service propeller systems.
Romania will benefit from EUR 2.3 million, focused on acquiring machinery capable of shaping complex metal parts, alongside tooling and utility enhancements. These country-specific upgrades follow a broader effort to strengthen Europe’s role in GE’s global operations.
This latest announcement follows GE Aerospace’s 2024 investment of EUR 64 million in European manufacturing and EUR 122 million in MRO and component repair. Together, these efforts highlight the company’s long-term commitment to the European aerospace industry.
