GE Aerospace announced plans to invest $1 billion in its U.S. manufacturing sites and supplier base during 2026, marking the company's second consecutive year of such investment levels. The funds will support engine delivery acceleration, parts production that extend maintenance intervals, and defense manufacturing capabilities.

The investment will span more than 30 communities across 17 states. GE Aerospace also plans to hire 5,000 U.S. workers in manufacturing and engineering roles, adding to the 5,000 employees hired in the previous year.

"Maintaining U.S. aerospace leadership requires sustained investment in our people, our facilities, and the technologies that will define the future of flight," said H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., Chairman and CEO of GE Aerospace.

Since 2024, GE Aerospace has committed more than $2.5 billion across U.S. manufacturing sites and suppliers, including approximately $600 million for defense engine production sites over three years. The company separately invests nearly $3 billion annually in research and development.

The 2026 allocation includes $115 million for Cincinnati, Ohio facilities to modernize infrastructure, increase test capacity, and expand 3D metal printing capabilities. Defense-related investments total more than $275 million, with $40 million designated for Lynn, Massachusetts operations and $10 million for Madisonville, Kentucky facilities.

Commercial engine investments focus on CFM LEAP engine production, which powers Boeing 737MAX and Airbus A320 aircraft. The company will invest $200 million in LEAP high-pressure turbine durability kits designed to more than double time-on-wing performance in harsh conditions.

More than $100 million will support external suppliers through tooling and equipment funding. GE Aerospace reported that previous supplier investments helped improve material input by more than 40 percent from priority suppliers, contributing to 25 percent higher commercial engine deliveries and 30 percent higher defense engine deliveries in 2025.