GE Aerospace to invest ₹100 crore in Pune plant, total outlay tops ₹510 crore in 3 years

GE Aerospace on Monday announced a fresh ₹100 crore investment in its manufacturing facility in Pune to expand production capacity and strengthen its global supply chain operations in India.

The latest investment will be used to install new welding technologies, advanced inspection equipment, precision tools, gauges and fixtures, along with infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving manufacturing precision and increasing output, the company said in a statement.

With this announcement, GE Aerospace's total investment in the Pune facility over the last three years has crossed ₹510 crore, including ₹410 crore announced over the previous two years.

The Pune plant manufactures critical components for commercial aircraft engines and supports production for GE Aerospace's GE90, GEnx and GE9X engine programmes, as well as LEAP engines produced by CFM International.

"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 of GE Aerospace's Pune manufacturing facility.

He said the expansion will generate additional apprenticeship and employment opportunities at the company and among its supplier partners.

The Pune facility is an important part of GE Aerospace's global manufacturing network and works with more than 300 local suppliers, which form part of the company's wider network of over 2,200 suppliers in India.

The company said the facility also plays a significant role in skill development through its two-year apprenticeship programme, which enrols more than 500 apprentices annually and includes specialised TIG welding training at its in-house Weld School.

Since 2015, the plant has trained more than 5,000 production associates, helping build a skilled workforce for India's aerospace manufacturing sector.

GE Aerospace has been operating in India for over 40 years and has more than 1,400 GE Aerospace and partner engines in service across Indian airlines.

The company also supplies defence engines and systems used in the Indian Air Force's Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mk1 and in helicopters, as well as systems for the Indian Navy's aircraft carrier and frigates.