Our Safety
Journey
GE Aerospace
  • 1989: Pivotal Rethink of Safety Culture
    Sioux City crash serves as the catalyst for how GE and the industry manage safety, especially around quality control of material and manufacturing processes


  • 1991: Multi-year Implementation of Key Material Recommendations
    Company joins industry committee collaborating with the Federal Aviation Administration on recommendations for titanium materials processing


  • 2001: Team Decision-Making Policy on Safety Instituted
    Company establishes a formal policy that safety decisions need to be made as a team versus an individual


  • 2008: Purpose Statement Created
    Company announces purpose statement: We invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely


  • 2012: Aerospace Engine Supplier Zero Defects Team Formed
    GE becomes a founding member to drive rapid change and quality through the engine supply chain


  • 2013: First Safety Management System Established
    GE is the first aerospace manufacturer to voluntarily implement a Safety Management System


  • 2017: Enterprise Safety Program Management Team Launched
    GE launches cross-enterprise safety team to apply safety lessons across products


  • 2023: Partnership for Safety with Suppliers Created
    A new program led by GE Aerospace with key suppliers builds partnership for material quality improvements


  • 2024: FLIGHT DECK implemented across GE Aerospace
    Company establishes FLIGHT DECK, its proprietary lean operating system, focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost


  • 2024: GE Aerospace Launches as a Standalone Public Company
    Company reinforces commitment to its safety culture


  • 2024: Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition Created
    GE Aerospace leads formation of industry group to strengthen supply chain safety and quality