New Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): GE Aerospace has announced a USD 14 million investment to expand capacity at its Pune manufacturing facility as the site marks a decade of successful operations. This new commitment builds upon the USD 30 million investment announced last year and will support upgraded manufacturing processes and automation, including enhancements for advanced engine components.
“Our team in Pune has built strong capabilities, and with the support of a country-wide network of suppliers, has delivered components for some of our most advanced commercial jet engines, with safety and quality at the forefront,” said Vishwajit Singh, Managing Director of the Pune facility at GE Aerospace. “This investment reflects our commitment to the Make in India initiative and to advancing India’s role in global aerospace manufacturing.”
The Pune facility began as a multi-business manufacturing site and has since evolved into a high-tech aerospace parts supplier for GE Aerospace’s global commercial engine factories. It is supported by a network of more than 300 suppliers contributing to the over 2,200 suppliers GE Aerospace engages with across India.
Over the past decade, the facility has trained more than 5,000 production associates in precision manufacturing, helping develop a skilled local workforce. The site holds ISO14001 and ISO45001 certifications, underscoring GE Aerospace’s focus on sustainability and operational excellence.
The site’s success is driven by FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating model that prioritizes safety, quality, and efficiency. Through this model, the facility has reduced waste, improved process efficiency, increased output, and enhanced shop-floor safety. A new production line for a critical component has achieved shorter lead times, higher productivity, and reduced downtime.
GE Aerospace has partnered with India’s aviation industry for more than 40 years. Today, 1,400 GE Aerospace and partner engines are in service, powering major Indian airlines. Its defense engines support the Indian Air Force’s Tejas Mk1, military helicopters, and the Indian Navy’s aircraft carrier operations and frigates. The Pune facility and 13 local partners form an integral part of the company’s global supply chain.
Researchers and engineers at GE Aerospace’s 25-year-old India Technology Centre in Bengaluru continue to develop cutting-edge aviation technologies, strengthening the company’s long-term presence in India.
GE Aerospace is a global leader in propulsion, services, and aerospace systems, with an installed base of approximately 49,000 commercial and 29,000 military aircraft engines. Backed by a global workforce of about 53,000 employees, the company continues its century-long commitment to shaping the future of flight. (ANI)
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