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New Straits Times
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
GE Aerospace eyes further expansion in Malaysia, Asia Pacific
BEIJING: GE Aerospace plans to further expand its operations in Malaysia and across the Asia Pacific region as it strengthens its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities to meet rising global aviation demand. GE Aerospace vice president of sales for Asia Pacific, Nakul Gupta, said Malaysia remains a strategic hub for the company, with its Subang facility playing a central role in both regional and global operations. "Established in 1997 as a Centre of Excellence for CFM56 engines, our Malaysia site has evolved into a critical MRO hub supporting over 50 airlines worldwide. "It now serves as the Asia Centre of Excellence for LEAP MRO services and employs over 700 skilled professionals," he told Bernama recently, adding that the provider of jet and turboprop engines is looking to grow its capacity further. The expansion is supported by the company's proprietary FLIGHT DECK operating model and is expected to generate more high-skilled jobs in Malaysia. In 2018, GE Aerospace made a significant US$80 million investment to upgrade the Subang facility, which enabled the introduction of MRO services for the CFM LEAP engine. It is the first such capability for GE Aerospace outside the United States. "As demand continues to rise, we are committed to investing in infrastructure and talent development," he said. He also noted that the company invested US$45 million in the Asia Pacific region last year, reflecting its commitment to strengthening its repair technologies and reducing turnaround times. "This regional investment forms part of GE Aerospace's US$250 million global MRO and component repair investment in 2024, contributing to a broader five-year US$1 billion commitment," he pointed out. He further said that these funds were being used to expand facilities, enhance safety measures and acquire new test cells, tooling as well as equipment across facilities in Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan and South Korea. Within Southeast Asia, GE Aerospace's footprint includes its Singapore facility which accounts for over 60 per cent of the company's global repair volumes and is a pioneer in using additive manufacturing technology to repair jet engine components. "Additive technology allows us to complete repairs up to 60 per cent faster and with a significantly smaller footprint, enabling quicker aircraft turnaround for our customers," Nakul said. To support increasing demand, he said the company continues to upskill its workforce in emerging aviation technologies such as automation, robotics, and additive manufacturing. On the sustainability front, he said that all GE Aerospace and CFM engines are certified to operate on approved sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blends, with 10 engine models tested with 100 per cent SAF to date. "GE Aerospace also works closely with fuel producers, regulators and policymakers to accelerate SAF adoption and affordability," he added. GE Aerospace is a global provider of jet and turboprop engines as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
GE Aerospace to Invest Nearly $1 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing
GE Aerospace announced that it plans to invest nearly $1 billion to strengthen manufacturing and increase the use of new materials and parts needed for the future of aviation. The company expects the investment to help increase engine safety, quality and delivery. The company also announced it intends to hire around 5,000 U.S. workers this year, including both manufacturing and engineering roles. Most Read on The Impact of Tariffs on Industrial Manufacturing WATCH: Boeing Closes First Shadow Factory Boom Supersonic Partners with NASA to Capture Image of Civil Supersonic Flight Are Trump's Tariffs Good For American Manufacturing? GE Aerospace aims to grow its capacity and expand several key sites, especially those that support the production and assembly of the narrowbody CFM LEAP engine, where deliveries are expected to increase by 15% to 20% this year. $113 million in Greater Cincinnati: Facility upgrades and additional equipment for several sites in the area that produce, test and assemble many of the company's commercial and military engines. $70 million in Muskegon, Michigan: Breaking ground on an expansion to produce parts for the hot section of the engine. $16 million in Durham, North Carolina, and $5 million in Lafayette, Indiana: Additional equipment to support the assembly of commercial engines, including LEAP. $13 million in West Jefferson, North Carolina: Expanding the building to increase production of key parts of the engine. $200 million investment in military engine production: The company is investing in sites, including Lynn, Massachusetts, and Madisonville, Kentucky, to gear up for the new T901 Black Hawk and Apache helicopter engine and continue producing other military engines. The company's investments are also scaling the production of innovative parts made from new materials and advanced manufacturing processes that provide engines with more range, power and efficiency. This includes additive manufacturing, which reduces part count, increasing fuel efficiency and durability while providing greater design freedom as well as ceramic matrix composites (CMCs). CMCs are one-third the weight of traditional materials but can operate at up to 500 degrees hotter, meaning greater power and durability for engines. $51 million in Auburn, Alabama: Additional 3D printers, upgrades to existing equipment and tooling to increase capacity and ensure quality. $14 million in West Chester, Ohio: Additional 3D printer, industrial furnace and upgrades to facility to increase capacity. $22 million in Huntsville, Alabama: Additional machines to produce materials that are the building blocks for ceramic matrix composite engine parts. $20 million in Asheville, North Carolina: Additional equipment to produce ceramic matrix composite engine parts, new inspection equipment and advanced machines that can shape metal parts to precise specifications. $11 million in Batesville, Mississippi: Industrial oven, precision measuring tools, high-precision machines and inspection technology to maintain quality. The almost $1 billion investment includes $100+ million dedicated to the company's external supplier base, providing investments to ensure suppliers are using the newest tools to produce parts, further reducing defects and supply chain constraints. Click here to subscribe to our daily newsletter featuring breaking manufacturing industry news. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
GE Aerospace to invest about $1 billion in US manufacturing this year
(Reuters) -GE Aerospace said on Wednesday it would invest nearly $1 billion in its U.S. factories and supply chain in 2025, as it works to strengthen its manufacturing and increase the adoption of new technology and parts. The aerospace giant's latest investment, which is almost double from last year, comes amid a strong travel environment that has led to robust demand for its engines and spare parts. "Investing in manufacturing and innovation is more critical than ever for the future of our industry and the communities where we operate," CEO Larry Culp said. GE also plans to hire 5,000 U.S. workers this year, including adding roles in manufacturing and engineering operations. The company will spend $500 million from the total investment to bolster its engine manufacturing capacity and expand several key sites, especially those that support the making of its narrowbody CFM LEAP engine. CFM International, GE's joint venture with France's Safran SA, is an engine supplier for Boeing's 737 MAX jetliners and competes with RTX's Pratt & Whitney to power Airbus' 320neo jets. GE Aerospace will also invest more than $100 million to support its external suppliers, aiming to help them upgrade their tools, reduce defects in the parts they produce, and alleviate supply-chain constraints. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AerCap CEO sees mixed Russia outlook if and when market reopens
By Tim Hepher, Padraic Halpin and Conor Humphries (Reuters) -The head of the world's largest aircraft leasing company, AerCap, said on Wednesday that Russia may look to buy used aircraft or engines if and when its markets reopen, but that he saw no rush by Western lessors to return to the market. Talks aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Ukraine have raised the prospect of a gradual reopening of Russia to Western firms, though the leasing industry remains scarred by the confiscation of some 400 jets following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Speaking to Reuters after reporting higher 2024 earnings, Aengus Kelly stressed that any business with Russia would have to be approved by the United States and European Union, which continue to impose sweeping economic sanctions against Moscow. "Now, let's say that occurs, then you'll need insurance. I just don't see insurance occurring, so that means leasing would be a very long putt," Kelly said. "However, sales are different. Could sales be done with individual asset approval? Possibly. It would be a long putt, but there'll be a big surge in demand to buy used assets." Kelly said Western repair companies would be reluctant to work on airplanes that have been operating in Russia without current paperwork or approved parts, which would throw a wrench into the trading of parts even if sanctions are lifted. "I think the real demand will come from discrete assets, like a whole engine or an aircraft. I think it will be difficult to say that an aircraft that has been in Russia has any intrinsic value," Kelly added. Aircraft lessors have been suing dozens of insurers over losses of at least $8 billion over planes trapped in Russia. AerCap said on Wednesday it had booked settlements in the fourth quarter of $168 million. Kelly declined to comment when asked if the company was nearing any further agreements. The AerCap CEO said the wider industry continued to face shortages of aircraft and engines, but supply chains were starting to improve - albeit with question marks over certification delays. AerCap - the world's largest owner of aircraft and engines - said it had ordered 118 new CFM LEAP jet engines in the fourth quarter. Last May, it bought 150 engines. Sign in to access your portfolio
Trade Arabia
10-02-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
GE Aerospace invests $10m in Dubai, Doha MRO facilities
GE Aerospace has announced a $10 million investment in its two maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities in the Middle East. Investments made in 2024 and 2025 support the GE Aerospace On Wing Support (OWS) facilities in Dubai, UAE and Doha, Qatar, providing new tooling and equipment, infrastructure improvements, and enhanced training capabilities. In addition, the sites will see a planned 30% increase in headcount, as well as funding for the exploration of additional regional investment opportunities. These improvements aim to directly support local airlines by increasing capacity and operational efficiency while contributing to the region's aviation ecosystem, the company said on the sidelines of MRO Middle East. 'Airlines in the region have ambitious growth plans that depend on keeping engines on wing and operating efficiently,' said Aziz Koleilat, President and CEO, Middle East, Türkiye, and CIS for GE Aerospace. 'Expanding our MRO capacity means we can work on more engines, and there is more we can do to those engines. It is part of our commitment to meeting our local customers' needs and expectations during a critical period for the industry.' With the investment in tooling and infrastructure, additional quick-turn maintenance tasks can be performed closer to where airlines in the Middle East are located. The OWS facilities will now be able to perform additional work scopes on the CFM LEAP engine, including durability improvements, module level disassembly, and work to the hot section of the engine, cutting downtime and increasing flexibility for airlines. (CFM International is a 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines. LEAP is a registered trademark of CFM). Training is also an important element of this investment. By adding team members and training modules, including using a fully equipped training engine, the On Wing Support facilities will be able to bring new employees on board and support them in reaching certification levels more quickly, it said. 'This investment reflects our commitment to deliver for our customers in the Middle East. As supply chain challenges continue to impact airlines globally, we are moving proactively to grow our capabilities to support an increase in capacity. By committing these resources, we can ultimately deliver greater value,' said Alex Henderson, Global On Wing Support Leader for GE Aerospace. This investment is part of GE Aerospace's global, multiyear $1 billion MRO spending surge that was announced in 2024. The goal is to ensure MRO facilities in the region have the capacity to meet growing demand for services across the GE Aerospace and CFM installed base (. The facilities are leveraging Flight Deck, the proprietary GE Aerospace lean operating model that uses tools and approaches – including a Safety Management System and Quality Management System – to help drive continuous improvement. By identifying waste and other inefficiencies, the teams can improve safety, quality, and delivery to further support this investment. Currently, more than 20 airlines in the Middle East, Türkiye & CIS region fly more than 750 LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. The investment is also preparing GE Aerospace's facilities to handle the arrival of the world's largest and most powerful commercial jet engine, the GE9X engine, which will power the Boeing 777X. Globally, the Middle East is the largest market for GE9X engine orders. - TradeArabia News Service
