GE Aerospace eyes US$75 million investment in APAC MRO to meet ‘robust demand’

GE Aerospace announced plans to invest US$75 million across its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and component repair facilities in the APAC region through the end of 2025. The investment is part of the company’s global, multi-year $1 billion MRO spending plan announced in 2024. The goal is to ensure MRO facilities in APAC’s growing aviation sector have the capacity to meet robust demand for services across the GE Aerospace and CFM installed base, building on a US$45 million investment last year. “Aviation activity is really booming across APAC today, with sustained growth driving demand for advanced MRO capabilities and next-generation aviation technology,” said Farah Borges, Vice President, Assembly, Test, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul, GE Aerospace. “Our expansion plans aim to address this demand and deliver improved performance for our customers, reaffirming our commitment to powering and optimizing their flight ambitions.” The investment will fund additional engine test cells, new equipment, and cutting-edge technology, including AI-enabled inspection techniques. These enhancements aim to reduce turnaround times for customers and expand component repair capability within GE Aerospace’s MRO facilities. A significant portion of the APAC investment will support major projects in Singapore (the company’s largest component repair site–managing over 60% of global repair volume) and Malaysia, GE Aerospace’s flagship overhaul site in Asia, focused on CFM56 engines and CFM LEAP engines. In Singapore, the investment will transform GE Aerospace’s site in Seletar Aerospace Park into a state-of-the-art repair technology research facility. This site will serve as a technology incubator, advancing repair capabilities with more additive manufacturing, robotics and automation, and digitalisation. These advancements will expand technological capabilities, productivity, and capacity while playing a vital role in upskilling the workforce in Singapore. Implementation of new technologies is already underway, with the transformation expected to be completed in 2026. In Malaysia, the investment will support expansion plans for MRO work on CFM56 engines and CFM LEAP engines, doubling the LEAP engine MRO shop visit capacity within the next three years. Cutting-edge equipment and systems, operating at industry-leading safety and quality standards, will be implemented at our new facility. A state-of-the-art engine test facility, using the latest software and hardware, dedicated to LEAP 1A & 1B engines, will also be introduced. Additional equipment will be installed to meet rising demand, alongside training programs for new employees and upskilling initiatives for current teams. Efforts to enhance net carbon facility operations will also be prioritised. In addition to the Singapore and Malaysia projects, the GE Aerospace On Wing Support facility in South Korea will also receive funding to upgrade capabilities and technologies. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]