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
