In a move signifying its commitment to advancing maintenance and repair operations in Asia, GE Aerospace declared its intention to invest as much as $300 million to upgrade its engine repair facility located in Singapore. This multi-year investment plan is scheduled to span from 2025 through 2029, reflecting a strategic focus on incorporating cutting-edge technologies to elevate service capabilities within the region.
The initiative is being undertaken in collaboration with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), which is actively supporting the modernization process. The upgrades are designed to enhance repair efficiency by leveraging advances in automation and digital technology to achieve faster engine turnaround times. The enhanced connectivity and streamlined repair workflows are intended to improve the overall customer experience by providing more predictable service delivery.
Key technological targets within the plan include the deployment of automation systems, the digitization of repair processes, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to inspection protocols. These measures are expected to enable predictive maintenance, whereby repairs can be anticipated and executed with improved accuracy in both time and cost estimates. This approach aims to strengthen performance metrics across safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) dimensions, which GE refers to under the framework of FLIGHT DECK fundamentals.
In conjunction with the investment declaration, GE Aerospace and the EDB have formalized their cooperation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the commencement of collaborative discussions focused on the development of advanced engine repair capabilities within Singapore. This MoU sets a foundation for future collaborative innovation and operational enhancements in the aerospace maintenance sector.
Iain Rodger, Managing Director of GE Aerospace Component Repair Singapore, highlighted the strategic significance of the investment: "The capital infusion is intended to integrate new technologies and refine repair methodologies, thereby elevating the standards aligned with our FLIGHT DECK fundamentals in delivering superior SQDC outcomes. Through predictive maintenance and the automation of digital inspections, we can realize repairs that are more consistent in their timing and cost. This advancement not only enhances safety and durability but also promotes operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness," he stated.
Alongside this investment news, GE Aerospace recently secured notable contracts involving major commercial airline clients. Earlier in 2026, Delta Air Lines, Inc. selected GE Aerospace's GEnx engines for powering 30 new Boeing 787-10 aircraft, with options to extend the order by another 30 units. The agreement also encompasses the provision of spare engines and long-term maintenance service support, reinforcing GE’s deepening engagement in the commercial aerospace market.
Furthermore, in late 2025, GE Aerospace entered into a strategic agreement with Saudia Group, Saudi Arabia's national airline carrier. This deal involves equipping Saudia’s 2023 order of 39 Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft with GEnx-1B engines, demonstrating GE Aerospace’s ongoing expansion of its customer base and service footprint across key global regions.
Reflecting market response, shares of GE Aerospace experienced a modest increase, rising 0.14% to $310.37 in premarket trading on Wednesday, as indicated by Benzinga Pro data. This price movement underscores investor acknowledgement of GE Aerospace’s forward-looking strategy to reinforce its repair infrastructure capabilities in a competitive aerospace maintenance landscape.