2 min read - 1 Dec, 2025
GE Aerospace to invest £19m to modernise Welsh site
GE Aerospace has announced a £19m investment over the next three years to refurbish its Wales site, a dedicated centre for commercial engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations. This major project will enhance critical infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and advance sustainability initiatives, ensuring the site in Nantgarw remains a leader in supporting global commercial fleets.
This investment represents the single largest at the Wales site in over two decades, following the construction of the widebody test cell facility in 1999.
The refurbishment will include upgrades to more than 70,000 square feet of roof space, as well as improvements to building cladding, insulation, and glazing installations. These enhancements will modernise the site’s infrastructure, reduce energy consumption, and create opportunities for renewable energy projects.
GE Aviation is investing £19m to modernise its Nantgarw site, which employs more than 1,350 highly skilled engineers and technical specialists / Picture: GE Aviation
Stephen Edwards, managing director and executive plant leader at GE Aerospace Wales, said: “This investment reflects GE Aerospace’s commitment to operational excellence and sustainability. By modernising our infrastructure, we are not only enhancing our capabilities but also creating opportunities to support the next generation of engines and renewable energy projects. This investment secures the future of global operations right here in Wales, the gateway to the European aerospace market.”
As one of Wales’ anchor companies, GE Aerospace plays a vital role in driving employment, skills development, and economic growth in the region. The site employs more than 1,350 engineers and technical specialists, serving a global customer base with industry-leading MRO services. GE Aerospace Wales is also home to an apprenticeship programme, which currently has 43 apprentices on roll, who are all supported by Coleg y Cymoedd, a local further education provider.
This investment is part of GE Aerospace’s larger strategy to advance infrastructure, skills, and operational excellence across Europe. In October 2024, GE Aerospace announced plans to invest over £107m into MRO and component repair facilities across Europe through 2026.
The Rt Hon Eluned Morgan MS, the First Minister of Wales, added: “I’m delighted that GE Aerospace has made this long-term commitment to its Nantgarw site. The plant has been a central part of the economy of South Wales for years, providing high-quality jobs for generations of Welsh workers. This investment by GE Aerospace is a major vote of confidence in Wales and is great news for the local community, the local supply chain and especially the staff – not just the current workforce, but the workforce of the future.”
