General Electric (GE) Aerospace announced plans to invest $101 million in its North Carolina facilities in 2025 to enhance manufacturing capabilities, incorporate advanced technologies and support the future of flight.
“Fostering a vibrant aerospace industry in North Carolina strengthens our national security, spurs technological innovation and creates good paying jobs,” said North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, “I am pleased that GE Aerospace recognizes our state’s talented workforce and has committed to reinvesting in its four sites across North Carolina.”
This investment is part of a company plan to put $1 billion into US manufacturing and supply chain operations in 2025.
"GE and GE Aerospace are strong corporate partners in North Carolina and we welcome this major expansion of their business,” said North Carolina Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley, “North Carolina is a leader in advanced manufacturing, and these GE and GE Aerospace investments are a vote of confidence in our ability to make the finest products for the most dynamic companies in the world.”
The investment in North Carolina Includes:
- $52 million in Wilmington to upgrade equipment and expand capacity. The site produces components for engines used in narrowbody and widebody aircraft, along with military fighter jets and ships.
- $20 million in Asheville for additional equipment to produce ceramic matrix composite engine parts, new inspection equipment and advanced machines that shape metal parts.
- $16 million in Durham for additional equipment to support the assembly of commercial engines, including CFM International’s LEAP.
- $13 million in West Jefferson to expand the building to increase production of key engine parts.
“GE Aerospace’s commitment to North Carolina will strengthen our workforce and drive economic growth across multiple communities in the state. We are excited to partner with the company to help as they expand these highly valuable manufacturing operations within our state,” said Christopher Chung, CEO of the economic development partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC).
As part of the announcement the company also publicized it will hire 5,000 US workers this year, including manufacturing and engineering roles.
