GE Aerospace to invest US$75m in Asia-Pacific MRO expansion

GE Aerospace plans to invest US$75 million in its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and component repair facilities across APAC (Asia-Pacific) region by the end of 2025. This initiative forms part of the company’s global, multi-year US$1 billion MRO investment programme, first unveiled in 2024. The aim is to ensure that APAC’s rapidly expanding aviation sector has the capacity to meet strong demand for services across the GE Aerospace and CFM installed base, building on a US$45 million investment made last year.

“Aviation activity is really booming across APAC today, with sustained growth driving demand for advanced MRO capabilities and next-generation aviation technology,” stated 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 support the addition of engine test cells, new equipment and advanced technology, including AI-enabled inspection methods. These upgrades are designed to shorten turnaround times for customers and broaden component repair capabilities across GE Aerospace’s MRO facilities.

A significant share of the Asia-Pacific investment will fund major projects in Singapore, the company’s largest component repair site handling over 60% of global repair volume, and in Malaysia, GE Aerospace’s flagship overhaul site in Asia specialising in CFM56 and CFM LEAP engines.

In Singapore, the investment will transform GE Aerospace’s site at Seletar Aerospace Park into a state-of-the-art repair technology research facility. The site will act as a technology incubator, enhancing repair capabilities through greater use of additive manufacturing, robotics, automation and digitalisation. These advancements will boost technological capacity and productivity while also playing a key role in upskilling the local workforce.

In Malaysia, the investment will drive expansion of MRO services for CFM56 and CFM LEAP engines, with capacity for LEAP engine shop visits set to double within the next three years. The new facility will be equipped with advanced systems and machinery operating to industry-leading safety and quality standards. In addition, a state-of-the-art engine test centre, dedicated to LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines and featuring the latest software and hardware, will be established.

Implementation of new technologies is already underway, with the transformation expected to be completed in 2026.