LYNN — GE Aerospace is planning a $42 million investment at its Lynn facility as part of a broader $1 billion effort to expand manufacturing capacity and strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base in 2026.
The investment in Lynn is part of the company’s second consecutive $1 billion commitment to its U.S. manufacturing sites and supplier network. The initiative will support facilities in more than 30 communities across 17 states and is aimed at accelerating engine deliveries, increasing production of parts that extend time between maintenance visits, and boosting defense manufacturing.
The Lynn facility manufactures, tests, and assembles parts used in military fighter jet, helicopter, and maritime engines.
According to a spokesperson for GE Aerospace, the local investment will focus on upgrading equipment and expanding testing capabilities.
“The investment will refresh machinery that helps increase the number of parts produced. It will also expand test cell capacity and flexibility to meet the delivery pace that our military customers need. Some of the investment will also go toward making upgrades in the building,” the GE spokesperson said.
The Lynn investment is part of more than $275 million nationwide planned for facilities producing defense engines and components, intended to help meet growing military demand.
“With today’s investment, that marks more than $100 million in investment that GE Aerospace has announced at its Lynn site during the last three years. Past investments have helped increase defense deliveries (by) 30% last year,” the spokesperson said.
H. Lawrence Culp Jr., chairman and CEO of GE Aerospace, said, “Maintaining U.S. aerospace leadership requires sustained investment in our people, our facilities, and the technologies that will define the future of flight. This investment is for our customers, our communities, and our country.”
The company also plans to expand its workforce as part of the nationwide initiative.
“Right now, there are 80+ open positions in Massachusetts with GE Aerospace, and we will hire 5K across the United States this year,” the spokesperson added.
Since 2024, GE Aerospace has announced plans to invest more than $2.5 billion across its U.S. manufacturing sites and supplier base, including roughly $600 million directed toward facilities producing defense engines during the last three years. The manufacturing investment comes in addition to nearly $3 billion the company invests annually in research and development.
The company has also supported workforce development efforts in the region. Last year, the GE Aerospace Foundation announced a $1 million donation to extend the Advanced Manufacturing Training Expansion Program through 2027, expanding training opportunities to help build the local manufacturing workforce.
