GE Aerospace to Invest MX$550 Million in Mexico Expansion in 2025

GE Aerospace will invest MX$550 million (US$29.4 million) in 2025 to expand and modernize its operations in Hermosillo and Saltillo. The bulk of the investment—MX$538.6 million (US$28.8 million)—will go to the Hermosillo facility, which manufactures components for narrow-body aircraft engines, including critical rotating parts used in LEAP turbofan engines for aircraft such as the Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737 MAX, and COMAC C919.

“This investment underscores our commitment to enhancing operations and maintaining the highest standards in safety, quality, delivery, and cost,” said Jonathan Ruiz, plant leader, GE Aerospace Hermosillo. “The funds will be used for critical plant improvements.”

The Saltillo site, operated by Unison, a GE Aerospace subsidiary, will receive MX$11.2 million (US$600,000) to acquire high-precision machinery, inspection equipment, and production tools for the design and assembly of sensors, ignition systems, and electromechanical components.

“This investment will enable us to better serve our customers and continue producing high-quality components for our engines,” said Rodrigo Castro, site leader, Unison Saltillo.

Both plants are essential to GE Aerospace’s supply chain for current and next-generation engine platforms, including the CFM LEAP and future engines under the CFM RISE program, developed in collaboration with Safran Aircraft Engines. These initiatives involve advanced architectures such as Open Fan, compact cores, and hybrid-electric systems.

The new investment coincides with Mexico’s growing aerospace sector, valued at an estimated US$11.73 billion in 2024. Industry forecasts project continued expansion, with estimates suggesting the market could reach US$57.36 billion by 2034, supported by Mexico’s strategic location, specialized labor, and integration with North American trade under the USMCA. Currently, local suppliers contribute less than 10% to global aerospace supply chains; FEMIA projects this could rise to 20–50% with targeted public policies.

However, recent tariffs imposed during the Trump administration have introduced uncertainty. According to Luis Lizcano, director general of FEMIA, exports slowed in the first half of 2025, with industry growth falling to 9% year-over-year, compared with 13–16% growth seen in previous post-pandemic years.