The company plans to expand component procurement from Indian suppliers as aircraft demand and engine maintenance requirements rise.
GE Aerospace is targeting annual sourcing expenditure of $400 million in India by 2030, nearly twice the approximately $200 million spent in 2025. The planned increase is expected to strengthen the company’s domestic supplier network and expand India’s role in its global aerospace manufacturing and supply chain.
The company currently works with 17 major domestic partners and more than 2,000 local suppliers. Its Indian operations include an aero-engine component manufacturing facility in Pune and a technology centre in Bengaluru. The sourcing strategy involves procuring additional components from India while increasing orders for parts already supplied by domestic manufacturers.
Pune Manufacturing Base Supports Global Engine Programmes
GE Aerospace has invested approximately $255 million in its Pune manufacturing facility, which produces aero-engine components for its global operations. The company’s broader presence in India also covers commercial aviation and defence, with more than 1,400 commercial engines and over 200 defence engines operating in the country.
The expansion comes amid rising aircraft demand in India, where airlines have ordered more than 1,700 aircraft. The growing fleet is expected to create additional requirements for engine components, spare parts, repairs and maintenance, and repair and overhaul (MRO) services.
A significant development in this area came in July 2026, when IndiGo signed a memorandum of understanding with CFM International for more than 1,000 LEAP-1A engines to power 510 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft. The agreement also covers support for IndiGo’s planned engine MRO facility. CFM International is a 50:50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines.
Bengaluru Centre Strengthens Digital and Maintenance Capabilities
Alongside manufacturing and sourcing, GE Aerospace’s Bengaluru Technology Centre contributes to engine engineering, digital solutions and maintenance technologies.
The centre has developed the Analytics-Based Maintenance (ABM.ai) platform, which uses predictive insights to help airlines plan maintenance activities and reduce unscheduled engine removals. It has also pioneered the Blade Inspection Tool for the GEnx, CFM LEAP and GE9X engine programmes.
With more than 1,000 patents attributed to the centre, its work spans aerospace engineering, digital technology and maintenance innovation. GE Aerospace’s India-based digital technology team also supports global supply-chain, MRO and sales operations through artificial intelligence, predictive analytics and optimisation tools.
Opportunities for Indian Aerospace Suppliers
The planned increase in sourcing expenditure highlights the growing role of Indian manufacturers in supporting international aerospace programmes. As aircraft fleets expand, demand for engine components and maintenance services is expected to rise, creating opportunities for domestic suppliers to increase production volumes and participate in global supply chains.
GE Aerospace’s target also reflects the growing importance of India’s manufacturing capabilities, engineering expertise and digital technology base in meeting the requirements of the global aviation industry.
