KUALA LUMPUR, GE Aerospace will invest US$75 million (RM316 million) by the end of 2025 to upgrade its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and component repair facilities in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
The investment will go into building new engine test cells, installing advanced equipment, and adopting new technologies such as AI-enabled inspection systems. These upgrades aim to cut turnaround times for customers and boost repair capacity at GE Aerospace’s MRO sites.
The company said the move supports the rising demand for services in the APAC aviation market, building on a US$45 million investment made last year. A large part of the new investment will focus on major projects in Singapore and Malaysia, particularly at GE’s flagship Asian hub, which specialises in CFM56 and CFM Leap engines.
In Malaysia, the plan includes expanding MRO capacity for CFM56 and CFM Leap engines, with Leap engine shop visits set to double within three years. The facilities will also feature a new engine test centre for Leap 1A and 1B engines, advanced systems meeting top safety and quality standards, and additional equipment to cater to growing demand.
GE Aerospace added that training and upskilling programmes will be introduced for employees, along with measures to enhance carbon efficiency in its operations.
The company currently supports over 49,000 commercial aircraft engines worldwide, including 3,800 in APAC, and employs more than 2,700 people across the region.
