GE Aerospace's European Investment: €110m and 1,000 Workers

GE Aerospace has announced plans to invest more than €110m (US$127m) in European sites for commercial and defence aerospace manufacturing.

Key locations the investment will support include Italy, Poland, Czech republic, the UK and Romania. 

The investment comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tension partnered with multiple global conflicts, and long-standing turbulence in aerospace supply chains.

GE Aerospace's European investment

A substantial part of the investment will be directed toward state-of-the-art engine test cells, advanced machining equipment, additive manufacturing expansion as well as upgrades to buildings and infrastructure.

In Italy, GE Aerospace is investing €77m (US$88.5m) in advanced manufacturing and testing capabilities for multiple commercial and defence engine programmes. 

Riccardo Procacci, President and CEO, Propulsion & Additive Technologies at GE Aerospace, says: “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.”

Building jets and helicopters in Europe

The investments across Europe will support multiple commercial narrow and widebody engine programs, as well as military fighter jet and helicopter engines.

According to McKinsey, European defence spending is surging. Core defence spending has doubled since 2019 and, under NATO’s new 3.5% benchmark for 2035, could reach about €800bn (US$923bn) by 2030.

In Poland, GE Aerospace is investing in advanced grinding and machining equipment, extensive welding and inspection tooling and building improvements.

In the Czech Republic, the company is investing in precision machining and grinding systems, quality inspection technology, assembly tooling and building improvements. 

In the UK, GE Aerospace is investing in upgrades to test and manufacturing equipment, to expand electronics and component manufacturing capabilities and to modernise buildings and infrastructure.

In Romania, the company is investing in multiple metal-cutting machines, tooling and fixtures, as well as building upgrades.

Supporting European workforces

GE Aerospace is aiming to build a larger skilled workforce across Europe. The investment includes a commitment to take on 1,000 new members of staff across the sites.

Christian Meisner, Chief Human Resources Officer at GE Aerospace, says: “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.”

GE Aerospace is also recruiting through workforce training grants to vocational schools in the UK and Italy. GE Aerospace is also expanding its Next Engineers program in Warsaw, Poland, which will reach more than 4,000 students.

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Global investments

GE Aerospace also plans to invest approximately €40m (US$46m) across its maintenance, overhaul and repair (MRO) facilities in Europe in 2026. 

This is part of a global US$1bn investment for MRO facilities announced in 2024.

GE Aerospace announced in 2026 that it also plans to invest US$1bn in its US manufacturing sites across 17 states.