GE Aerospace has announced a fresh investment of USD 14 million to expand operations at its Pune manufacturing site, which marks ten years of successful production this year. This follows the USD 30 million committed in the previous year. The new funding will enhance the plant’s capabilities through modernised processes, increased automation, and upgrades that support the manufacturing of advanced engine components.
“Our Pune team has built exceptional expertise and, supported by a strong nationwide supplier ecosystem, has delivered key components for some of our most advanced commercial aircraft engines with safety and quality at the core,” said Vishwajit Singh, Managing Director of GE Aerospace’s Pune facility. “This investment reinforces our dedication to the Make in India mission and strengthens India’s growing contribution to global aerospace manufacturing.”
Originally launched as a multi-business production site, the Pune facility has transformed into a cutting-edge supplier of aerospace parts for GE Aerospace’s global engine programmes. The site is supported by more than 300 local suppliers—part of a larger network of over 2,200 GE Aerospace partners across India. Over the past decade, more than 5,000 production associates have been trained in specialised precision manufacturing processes at the facility, contributing significantly to the region’s talent development. The plant is also certified to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.
A key driver of the facility’s performance is FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating framework that prioritises safety, quality, and efficiency. Through this system, the Pune site has cut waste, boosted operational efficiency, increased output, and strengthened worker safety. On a newly launched production line for a critical engine component, the facility has already achieved improved lead times, higher productivity, and reduced downtime.
GE Aerospace has supported India’s aviation sector for more than four decades. Around 1,400 GE Aerospace and partner engines are currently in service with major Indian airlines. The company’s defence engines power the Indian Air Force’s Tejas Mk1 fighter aircraft and helicopters, as well as the Indian Navy’s aircraft carrier operations and frigates. Its Pune manufacturing plant, along with 13 India-based suppliers, forms an integral part of GE Aerospace’s global supply chain. The company’s India Technology Centre in Bengaluru—established 25 years ago—drives research and development of next-generation aviation technologies.
GE Aerospace is a leading global provider of propulsion systems, services, and aviation technologies, with an installed base of approximately 49,000 commercial and 29,000 military engines. Supported by a workforce of around 53,000 employees and more than a century of innovation, the company is dedicated to shaping the future of flight and ensuring safe, reliable air travel worldwide.
