GE Aerospace Lands $14M Defense Contract for F110 Engines

The four-year U.S. Air Force contract will supply fuel controls for Advanced F-15EX fighter jets.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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GE Aerospace, one of the largest public companies in the Cincinnati region, has been awarded a $14.16 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defense to produce F110 main fuel controls. The F110 engine powers the Advanced F-15EX fighter jet, which GE Aerospace exclusively supplies.

Why it matters

This contract represents a significant win for GE Aerospace, a major employer in the Cincinnati area, and highlights the company's critical role in supplying engines and components for advanced U.S. military aircraft. The F110 engine is a key part of the Advanced F-15EX fighter, which is a crucial asset for the U.S. Air Force.

The details

The four-year contract runs through June 30, 2029 and will have GE Aerospace producing the F110 main fuel controls, which are a critical component of the engines powering the Advanced F-15EX fighter jets. GE Aerospace is the sole certified and in-production supplier of the F110 engine that powers every Advanced F-15 in service today.

  • The contract was announced by the U.S. Department of Defense on February 9, 2026.
  • The four-year contract runs through June 30, 2029.

The players

GE Aerospace

A major public company and one of the largest employers in the Cincinnati region, GE Aerospace is the exclusive supplier of the F110 engine that powers the Advanced F-15EX fighter jet.

U.S. Department of Defense

The federal agency that awarded the $14.16 million contract to GE Aerospace for the production of F110 main fuel controls.

Advanced F-15EX

The latest version of the F-15 fighter jet used by the U.S. Air Force, which is powered exclusively by GE Aerospace's F110 engines.

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What’s next

The contract will have GE Aerospace producing the F110 main fuel controls over the next four years to supply the U.S. Air Force's fleet of Advanced F-15EX fighter jets.

The takeaway

This contract solidifies GE Aerospace's position as a critical supplier of advanced military aircraft engines and components, underscoring the company's importance to the regional economy in Cincinnati as well as the U.S. defense industry.