GE Aerospace will increase its India supply chain spending from USD 200 million in 2025 to USD 400 million by 2030. The company invests USD 255 million in its Pune facility and works with 17 global and over 2,000 local Indian suppliers. With 1,400+ commercial and 200+ defence engines operating in India, and 3,200+26 GE and partner engines on order as of 2026, demand is surging. India’s domestic air traffic—340 million in FY26—is projected to reach 1.1 billion by 2040.
According to m.economictimes.com, GE Aerospace plans to raise its India supply chain spending from USD 200 million in 2025 to USD 400 million by 2030, nearly doubling its investment as it expands component sourcing from the country.
Expanded Local Sourcing and Manufacturing Footprint
The company’s Pune manufacturing facility produces aero engine components and serves as a global sourcing base. To date, GE Aerospace has invested USD 255 million in that facility. It also operates a technology centre in Bengaluru, established in 2000, which developed the Analytics-Based Maintenance (ABM.ai) platform and pioneered the Blade Inspection Tool (BIT) across multiple engine platforms. The Bengaluru centre holds over 1,000 patents and functions as a Global Capability Centre for digital operations.
GE Aerospace currently sources from 17 global suppliers based in India—including Tata Group, Mahindra, HAL, and Godrej—as well as more than 2,000 local suppliers. Its Indian operations support both civil aviation and defence segments, with over 1,400 commercial engines and more than 200 defence engines currently in service across the country.
Growth Driven by Domestic Aviation Expansion
India’s domestic passenger traffic reached 340 million in FY26, and is projected to climb to 1.1 billion by 2040, reinforcing demand for new aircraft and engines. According to the report ‘Powering Progress: GE Aerospace’s Economic Impact in India’, prepared with EY India, Indian airlines have ordered 1,700+ new aircraft expected to enter service over the next decade—most powered by GE Aerospace and partner engines.
The report states:
“As of 2026, 3,200+26 GE Aerospace and partner engines are on order by Indian carriers,”
reflecting strong near-term demand. In July 2026, IndiGo signed an MoU with CFM International—a joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran—for over 1,000 LEAP-1A engines to power 510 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft.
Digital Capabilities Supporting Global Operations
GE Aerospace’s Digital Technology (DT) team in India supports global supply chain, MRO, and sales operations using applied AI, predictive analytics, and optimization tools. This GCC model enables real-time decision-making across geographies. For example, ABM.ai provides predictive insights that allow airlines to proactively schedule maintenance and reduce unscheduled engine removals—directly improving fleet reliability and reducing downtime.
Vikram Rai, CEO of GE Aerospace South Asia, said the spending increase reflects the company’s long-term commitment to India’s growing aviation ecosystem. The report underscores how localized R&D, manufacturing, and digital infrastructure collectively strengthen GE Aerospace’s global supply chain resilience and responsiveness.
Source: m.economictimes.com
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