GE Aerospace designs and manufactures jet engines and systems for commercial and military aircraft while providing global maintenance and repair services. These engines work by compressing air, mixing it with fuel for combustion, and using the resulting high-pressure gas to spin turbines that generate thrust. The company distinguishes itself through a massive global service network and a vast installed base of engines that allows for extensive data collection and specialized lifecycle support. Its goal is to provide reliable propulsion and maintenance solutions that define the future of flight for airlines and defense forces worldwide.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$1B
Headquarters
Evendale, Ohio
Founded
1889
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GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin represent contrasting investment opportunities in the aerospace and defense sector. GE Aerospace, focused on aircraft engine design and maintenance, reported fiscal 2025 revenue of nearly $46 billion, up 18.5% year-over-year, with net income of roughly $8.7 billion. Lockheed Martin, the world's largest defense contractor, posted fiscal 2025 revenue of approximately $75.1 billion, growing 5.7%, with net income of close to $5.0 billion. The F-35 programme represents roughly 27% of Lockheed's total sales. GE Aerospace trades at a forward P/E of 41.3x compared to Lockheed's 17.0x. For fiscal 2026, GE Aerospace expects revenue growth exceeding 18% to $52.3 billion, whilst Lockheed anticipates roughly 5% growth to $79.1 billion. Both companies face distinct risks: GE from commercial aviation cycles, Lockheed from government spending dependency.
GE Aerospace stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.9, significantly higher than the S&P 500's 22.1. This premium valuation faces pressure from supply chain constraints affecting the company's largest business segment. Management acknowledged in July that supply limitations, rather than demand, now constrain growth in its services division. Spare parts delinquencies increased 20% from Q1 to Q2 2026 due to material shortages, despite strong demand and a backlog exceeding $210 billion. The Commercial Engines & Services segment, which generated $33.3 billion in fiscal 2025, is most exposed to these delays. Commercial services revenue grew 26% in Q2 2026, but supply issues threaten continued expansion. GE Aerospace shares fell 14.7% over three months whilst the S&P 500 gained 3.5%. Management reports double-digit increases in priority supplier materials, though supply has not yet matched demand.
A new generation of luxury turboprops could rival your private jet. State-of-the-art tech and go-anywhere capability are other key features of recent aircraft models. Turboprops have long maintained a utilitarian reputation. "They can take a lot of weight out of a very short field, a high field, and even an unimproved field," says industry analyst Brian Foley. "Like a rugged S.U.V." But a new class of more luxurious and technologically sophisticated turboprops may shift that perception. Planes such as the dual-engine Beechcraft King Air 360ER and single-engine models that include the Beechcraft Denali, Pilatus PC-12 Pro, and Daher TBM 980 are elevating the cabin experience to rival that of private jets, while enabling greater flexibility and luring new buyers. "A person might have the resources to jet around. But when they want to do some mountain-type flying, remote-type flying, these aircraft would fit the bill better than a jet would," Foley says. He describes the most upscale turboprops as having "a Ferrari feel." The redesigned Pilatus thus debuts a "more sophisticated" interior, according to Jérôme Zbinden, the brand's head of marketing. BMW's Designworks consultancy created the cabin themes, which incorporate better exterior visibility, new storage spaces, and taller, fully reclining, hand-stitched-leather executive seats. Even the more workaday King Air ups the luxury quotient with premium customizable materials. These planes also now integrate satellite internet, allowing passengers to stream entertainment and make phone and video calls without interruption. "It makes it more pleasurable to travel for the family members or friends or hunting buddies," Foley says. Pilatus and Daher have also made major cockpit upgrades with the Garmin G3000 Prime avionics system. "This provides a more intuitive way to control the airplane with more touch-screen surfaces," fewer menus, and larger secondary displays, according to Michel Adam De Villiers, Daher Aircraft's vice president of sales. "They give you a more global vision and situational awareness." Garmin's system adds another layer of safety with its Autoland feature. In the event of pilot incapacitation, the system will "broadcast an emergency signal, look at the weather in the surrounding area, decide what airport to head to, communicate with the tower, and come to a complete full-stop landing," Foley says. An even bigger change is on the horizon, with the all-new Beechcraft Denali planning to enter service next year. It will combine the advanced avionics, comfort, and versatility of its competitors with G.E. Aerospace's new Catalyst engine that promises 10 percent higher cruise power, almost 20 percent lower fuel consumption, reduced emissions, greater durability, and longer range. "That could be a real game changer," Foley says. The turboprop is finally trading its toolbox for a tuxedo. Read more on:
GE Aerospace signs avionics systems service support agreement with FL Technics Indonesia. JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 September 2026 - GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) has signed an agreement with FL Technics Indonesia, an independent Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) provider, to provide avionics systems service support for Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft at FL Technics Indonesia's facility in Jakarta and Bali. The agreement supports FL Technics Indonesia's continued expansion of its MRO capabilities and service offerings for airline customers in Indonesia, while reinforcing GE Aerospace's commitment to the region's evolving aviation maintenance needs through avionics expertise and responsive service solutions. Martynas Grigas, Chairman of FL Technics Indonesia, said, "Avionics plays a critical role in aviation, which is why it's an area we're always working to keep at the highest standard, with the best resources and expertise behind it. This partnership with GE Aerospace lets us build on that even further, bringing an added layer of expertise directly into our Jakarta and Bali operations. It's part of how we keep improving our service with high-quality, reliable maintenance solutions as our airline customers' operational needs evolve." Matt Burns, General Manager of Avionics for GE Aerospace, said: "We are proud to work with FL Technics Indonesia as it expands its capabilities in a dynamic and growing aviation market. This agreement reflects GE Aerospace's commitment to supporting customers in Indonesia and across the region with avionics expertise that support safe, reliable, and efficient operations." About FL Technics Indonesia FL Technics Indonesia is an FAA Part-145 certified subsidiary of FL Technics, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, and a family member of Avia Solutions Group, the largest aerospace business group with more than 100 offices and production stations worldwide. FL Technics Indonesia operates a 27.520 m? hangar and office complex at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta and a 17.000 m? hangar and office complex at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, Bali, supported by more than 700 aviation experts. FL Technics Indonesia is an integrated aircraft maintenance solutions provider with an extensive Base & Line Maintenance support network across the globe, with more than 20 civil aviation authority approvals. About GE Aerospace GE Aerospace is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 50,000 commercial and 30,000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of approximately 57,000 employees building on more than a century of innovation and learning, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely. Learn more about how GE Aerospace and its partners are defining flight for today, tomorrow and the future at www.geaerospace.com. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Hashtags: #GEAerospace
GE Aerospace investing $225M to modernize research center. GE Aerospace has announced a USD 225 million investment to modernize the GE Aerospace Research Center in Niskayuna, New York. The State of New York has also committed USD 8.4 million in tax credits through Empire State Development (ESD) to the project, with Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority contributing additional local incentives valued at USD 5.3 million, GE Aerospace said in a press release. "The future of flight is developed through rigorous scientific and technical pursuit spanning decades. We are ready to turn this investment into breakthroughs that will define the next era of aviation," Joseph Vinciquerra, general manager and senior executive director, GE Aerospace Research, said. "We are grateful to our state and regional partners for their support and continued commitment to New York's role in our nation's pursuit of aerospace advancement." The combined investments will modernize the Niskayuna site to strengthen GE Aerospace's research capacity, create 75 new full-time, high-paying jobs over five years, generate short-term construction employment, and support execution of advanced technology projects with partners in both academia and the federal sector, the company said. "New York State has a bold legacy of innovation, built on the shoulders of big ideas and big investments by globally renowned companies like GE Aerospace," New York Governor Kathy Hochul said. "We want to ensure that the next generation of technological discoveries happens here, and today's announcement demonstrates that our legacy is only getting stronger." Senator Chuck Schumer said he was thrilled that the workforce expansion of GE Aerospace Research in Niskayuna and upgrades to the campus are on their way to the Capital Region. "This investment of $225 million to modernize and upgrade the GE Aerospace Research Center in Niskayuna will allow GE Aerospace to shape the future of aviation right here in our Capital Region, bringing good-paying jobs and economic development that will benefit all who call our region home," Congressman Paul D. Tonko, NY-20, said. From manufacturing and design to supply chains and emerging technologies, the electronics industry never stands still. Meet the people driving it forward at the upcoming Evertiq Expo events. The next stop is Evertiq Expo Warsaw on October 22, where industry professionals gather to exchange knowledge, discover new solutions and build valuable business connections. To stay up to date with the latest developments, sign up for the Newsletter.