GE Aerospace to Invest Another $1B in U.S. Manufacturing

GE Aerospace plans to invest another $1 billion in its U.S. manufacturing sites and supplier base during 2026 to help accelerate engine deliveries, ramp production of parts that officials say safely extend time between maintenance shop visits, and strengthen defense production to keep pace with military demand.

The 2026 investment — the company's second consecutive $1 billion U.S. investment —will benefit sites across more than 30 communities in 17 states, including Greenville in South Carolina.

GE Aerospace also plans to hire 5,000 U.S. workers, including both manufacturing and engineering roles, in addition to the 5,000 people it hired last year.

In Greenville, officials said the $33 million 2026 investment will go toward advanced grinding, laser drilling, and other next-generation machining systems, along with inspection technology, needed to produce components of the durability kits.

The site produces components for engines on commercial narrowbody, regional and widebody aircraft.