Pune, May 2026.
GE Aerospace today
announced an investment of INR 100Crore in its Pune manufacturing facility,
further strengthening its manufacturing footprint in India and reinforcing its
long-term commitment to the country. The investment will support new welding
technologies, advanced inspection equipment, precision tools,gauges,fixtures,
and additional infrastructure enhancements designed to increase production
capacity, enhance process precision, and support the delivery of high-quality
components for customers worldwide.
This latest investment builds
on the INR 410 Crore announced over the last two years, bringing GE Aerospace’s
total investment in the Pune facility to more thanINR 510Crore over three
years. Previous investments were focused on advancing manufacturing processes,
automation, and capability enhancements supporting next-generation engine
components. The latest upgrades will further expand the facility’s capabilities
and support component production across GE Aerospace’s GE90, GEnx, GE9X, and
CFM International’s LEAP engine programs.
"This continued
investment reflects GE Aerospace’s long-term commitment to India and our
confidence in the Pune facility’s role within our global manufacturing
network," said Vishwajit Singh, Managing Director, Pune manufacturing
facility, GE Aerospace. "Our continued growth is a win for our customers
and the broader community, driving more apprenticeship and job opportunities at
GE Aerospace and for our supplier partners. Over the past decade, this facility
has grown into a high-capability aerospace manufacturing hub, strengthening
India's supplier ecosystem and contributing to GE Aerospace's global supply
chain.”
GE Aerospace’s Pune
manufacturing facility is a key part of the company’s global supply chain,
producing critical components for commercial aircraft engines. The facility
works with more than 300 suppliers locally across a broader network of over
2,200 GE Aerospace suppliers in India, helping strengthen the country’s role in
global aerospace programs through advanced manufacturing expertise and precision
engineering capabilities.The facility also plays an important role in workforce
development. Its structured two-year apprenticeship program enrolls more than 500
apprentices annually in classroom instruction andspecialized TIG welding
training through the site’s dedicated Weld School. Since 2015, the facility has
trained more than 5,000 production associates, helping build a strong pipeline
of aerospace manufacturing talent in India.Recent community and workforce
development grants have also supported initiatives focused on technical
education and skill development in the region.
Today’s announcement
further reinforces GE Aerospace’s broader commitment to India, where the
company continues to invest in manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain
development to help shapethe future of flight.