GE Aerospace has confirmed a £19 million investment over the next three years to refurbish its Wales site, a flagship centre for commercial engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). The programme will reinforce essential infrastructure, sharpen operational performance, and support sustainability goals, ensuring the facility remains a leading force in global fleet support.
The refurbishment covers upgrades to more than 70,000 ft² of roof space, together with improved cladding, insulation and glazing. These enhancements will modernise core infrastructure, cut energy use, and open the door to future renewable-energy projects. It marks the site’s largest single investment in over twenty years, following the construction of the wide-body test cell in 1999.
As one of Wales’ designated anchor companies, GE Aerospace is central to driving employment, skills and economic growth across the region. The site employs over 1,350 engineers and technical specialists who deliver world-class MRO services to customers worldwide. GE Aerospace Wales also runs an award-winning Apprenticeship Programme, currently supporting 43 apprentices in partnership with Coleg y Cymoedd.
The investment forms part of GE Aerospace’s wider push to strengthen infrastructure, skills and operational excellence across Europe. In October 2024, the company unveiled plans to invest more than £107 million in MRO and Component Repair facilities across the continent through 2026. These commitments underscore its intent to develop a highly skilled workforce and meet the aerospace sector’s evolving demands. (£1.00 = US$1.33 at time of publication).
