GE Aerospace announces investment in Mexico
GE Aerospace has announced a US$29.4 million investment for 2025 aimed at expanding and enhancing its manufacturing operations in Mexico, specifically at its facilities in Hermosillo, Sonora, and Saltillo, Coahuila. The initiative is part of a broader global strategy to optimize industrial capacity and adopt next-generation technologies in the production of aircraft engines.
The investment will focus not only on infrastructure upgrades but also on accelerating the implementation of advanced manufacturing processes, as well as integrating innovative materials and components that are critical for developing the next generation of GE Aerospace and CFM LEAP engines.
“This investment underscores our commitment to improving our operations and ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery, and cost,” said Jonathan Ruiz, leader of GE Aerospace’s Hermosillo facility.
This plant, which joined GE Aerospace’s portfolio in 2024, plays a key role in the production of components for narrow-body aircraft engines.
Of the total amount, US$28.8 million will be allocated to the Hermosillo site. The funds will be used across several areas, including structural upgrades, process design improvements, the acquisition of new tools, and facility enhancements.
The modernization efforts aim to increase operational efficiency and position the plant as a regional reference in advanced aerospace manufacturing. Currently, the Hermosillo facility produces critical engine components for commercial aircraft, adhering to high standards of precision and quality. The upcoming expansion will boost installed capacity and diversify the range of locally produced parts.
Meanwhile, the Saltillo facility—operated by Unison, a GE Aerospace subsidiary—will receive US$600,000. This investment will go toward acquiring high-precision machinery, advanced inspection equipment, and specialized tools to maintain and raise quality standards in the production of ignition systems, sensors, and electrical and mechanical components.
“This investment will help us better serve our customers and continue delivering high-quality components for our engines,” said Rodrigo Castro, site leader at Unison Saltillo.
The plant currently manufactures signal and control harnesses for GE Aerospace and CFM LEAP engines, as well as electrical assemblies used in a wide variety of civilian and military aircraft.
GE Aerospace has had a presence in Mexico for over 125 years, with a network of strategically located facilities. In addition to its plants in Hermosillo and Saltillo, the company operates the GE Aerospace Engineering Center in Querétaro—a world-class facility that celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2024.
This center focuses on research, development, and advanced testing, and is considered a technological pillar for the company in Latin America.
GE Aerospace’s vision extends beyond current production. In collaboration with Safran Aircraft Engines, it is advancing the CFM RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines) program, aimed at developing disruptive technologies for the future of commercial aviation. The program is exploring innovative engine architectures such as Open Fan, compact cores, and hybrid-electric systems that promise higher efficiency and reduced emissions.
With an installed base of approximately 49,000 commercial engines and 29,000 military engines worldwide, GE Aerospace is a global leader in the aerospace industry. Its team of nearly 53,000 employees across multiple countries draws on over a century of innovation to design and manufacture solutions that are transforming the future of flight.
Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is a top-tier global supplier of advanced components for gas turbine engines, as well as cutting-edge electrical and mechanical systems. Its technologies are present in nearly every major engine and airframe program, offering high-performance solutions tailored to the diverse needs of the aviation, space, and defense sectors.
