GE Aviation to expand in Auburn, create 60 jobs
Published 9:00 am Thursday, March 21, 2019
- GE Auburn produces components for the fastest-selling jet engine in commercial aviation history, the “LEAP” engine for CFM International, the 50-50 joint company of GE and Safran Aircraft Engines of France
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says GE Aviation is planning a $50 million expansion at its Auburn facility.
Al.com reports Ivey on Wednesday announced the expansion, which she says will create about 60 jobs and install new 3D-printing machines at the plant.
The state Department of Commerce says the company has already invested more than $100 million at the Auburn plant, which currently employs about 230 people. The expansion will allow the plant to start producing a 3D-printed bracket for an engine program.
GE Aviation opened a $200 million factory in Huntsville last year.
