Pune: GE Aerospace celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Pune manufacturing facility, marking a major milestone in the company’s long-standing commitment to India’s aviation and aerospace ecosystem.
Over the past decade, the GE Aerospace Pune facility has evolved into a global hub for high-precision jet engine component manufacturing and skill development, training more than 5,000 production associates in precision engineering and advanced manufacturing practices.
GE Aerospace Pune: Driving Local Manufacturing and Global Impact
When GE Aerospace Pune facility was launched ten years ago, the city lacked an established aero-engine manufacturing ecosystem. Today, the facility stands as a world-class centre of excellence, producing components for CFM’s LEAP, GEnx, and GE9X engines, which power aircraft worldwide.
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Amol Nagar, Executive Director, Global Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain, GE Aerospace, said, “We are proud of the progress made in creating a world-class manufacturing and skill base in Maharashtra. Over the past decade, our Pune facility has played a crucial role in building India’s high-value manufacturing and aerospace capabilities.”
GE Aerospace Pune: Operational Excellence through FLIGHT DECK Model
The GE Aerospace Pune plant’s success is underpinned by FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating model that enhances safety, quality, and productivity. By integrating over 1,000 employee-driven recommendations, the facility has significantly reduced waste, streamlined operations, and boosted efficiency.
The plant’s new production line for a critical engine component has achieved remarkable improvements – doubling output, reducing lead times, and minimizing downtime over six quarters.
Vishwajit Singh, Managing Director, Pune Manufacturing Facility, GE Aerospace, stated, “Our Pune team’s contributions are critical to our global supply chain. Components manufactured here are used across the world in building CFM’s LEAP, GEnx, and GE9X engines. Through our FLIGHT DECK lean operations, we continue to deliver quality, safety, and operational excellence.”
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Building India’s Aerospace Talent Pipeline
Beyond manufacturing, GE Aerospace’s Pune facility has been instrumental in nurturing local talent and strengthening India’s aerospace workforce.
Each year, batches of diploma engineers receive hands-on training that blends classroom learning with on-floor experience, aligning with the stringent quality standards of aerospace manufacturing.
The company also supports part-time graduate engineering programs, fostering career growth for young engineers. Currently, over 300 trained engineers work at the Pune facility, while many alumni have progressed to key roles across India’s aerospace industry.
Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility
GE Aerospace’s Pune manufacturing facility is committed to sustainable operations. Certified with ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards, the plant sources 30% of its energy from renewable sources, reflecting GE Aerospace’s broader focus on responsible industrial practices.
(CFM is a 50-50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran.)
