GE Aerospace to Invest $60M at Wilmington Site in 2026

The investment is part of a $1 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing sites and suppliers.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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GE Aerospace announced it will invest $60 million at its Wilmington, North Carolina manufacturing site in 2026 as part of a $1 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing sites and suppliers across the country. The Wilmington investment is part of more than $160 million planned across North Carolina, and the 2026 spending is GE Aerospace's second consecutive $1 billion investment in the U.S.

Why it matters

The investment in the Wilmington site will help modernize equipment and support increased demand, benefiting the local community and GE Aerospace's customers. It also demonstrates the company's commitment to U.S. manufacturing and aerospace leadership.

The details

The 2026 investment at the Wilmington site will fund the modernization of equipment, including advanced machining equipment, upgraded heat treatment furnaces, and building improvements to support the growing workforce. The Wilmington site produces components for engines used in narrowbody and widebody aircraft, along with military fighter jets and ships.

  • GE Aerospace announced the $60 million investment at its Wilmington site in 2026.
  • The Wilmington investment is part of more than $160 million planned across North Carolina in 2026.

The players

GE Aerospace

An American aerospace company and a subsidiary of General Electric.

Mark Moon

The site leader for GE Aerospace in Wilmington.

H. Lawrence Culp Jr.

The chairman and CEO of GE Aerospace.

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What they’re saying

“We're bringing more equipment online to better serve our customers and meet growing demand, and that is good news for this community as the team grows.”

— Mark Moon, Site leader for GE Aerospace in Wilmington (WECT)

“Maintaining U.S. aerospace leadership requires sustained investment in our people, our facilities, and the technologies that will define the future of flight. This investment is for our customers, our communities, and our country.”

— H. Lawrence Culp Jr., Chairman and CEO of GE Aerospace (WECT)

What’s next

The investment at the Wilmington site is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, supporting increased demand and modernizing the facility.

The takeaway

GE Aerospace's $60 million investment in its Wilmington manufacturing site is part of a broader $1 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing, demonstrating the company's focus on supporting domestic aerospace leadership and serving its customers.