Company to boost capacity, reliability, and on-time delivery for customers worldwide
HERMOSILLO, Mexico, May 19, 2026 – GE Aerospace today announced it is investing MXN 760M in its manufacturing facilities in Hermosillo and Saltillo, Mexico, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to its operations, employees, and customers. The funds will help upgrade facilities, including additional tooling and layout improvements, to strengthen delivery for customers in the face of growing demand.
Major upgrade in Hermosillo
“These projects will strengthen Hermosillo’s ability to support GE Aerospace’s global customers and programs, while continuing to raise the bar on safety, quality, delivery, and cost,” said GE Aerospace Plant Leader Jonathan Ruiz of the Hermosillo facility.
The Hermosillo plant is set for a major upgrade, with a wave of projects focused on capacity, reliability, and building improvements. The new MXN 725 million investment will fund:
- New tooling to support higher production volumes and enhance quality
- Large machining and moving equipment to improve efficiency and throughput
- Precision gauging equipment to ensure robust, repeatable quality
- Upgrades to worker facilities to improve safety, ergonomics, and the overall employee experience
Continued investments in Saltillo
“With these investments, the Saltillo plant continues to optimize its processes and expand its capabilities to provide our customers with even more reliable, high‑performance solutions, delivered on time to support their fleet and mission needs,” said Unison Saltillo Site Leader Rodrigo Castro.
In Saltillo, GE Aerospace will invest MXN 35 million in new equipment, tooling, and building upgrades. These investments will help modernize the facility, improve operational performance, and support future demand.
Key areas of focus at Saltillo include:
- New production equipment to enhance capability and efficiency
- Updated tooling to support improved quality and repeatability
- Building and infrastructure improvements to optimize the layout, flow, and working environment
Supporting long-term growth
These new investments build on the commitments announced last year for Hermosillo and Saltillo. Across 2025 and 2026, GE Aerospace will have invested a combined total of approximately MXN 1.3 billion in Mexican manufacturing. In addition to the two plants, GE Aerospace has a world-class engineering center in Querétaro, in operation for 26 years.
About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 50,000 commercial and 30,000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of approximately 57,000 employees building on more than a century of innovation and learning, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely. Learn more about how GE Aerospace and its partners are defining flight for today, tomorrow, and the future at www.geaerospace.com.
About Unison
Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is a premier global supplier of advanced gas turbine engine components and cutting-edge electrical and mechanical systems. With a presence in nearly every engine and airframe program, Unison delivers state-of-the-art performance solutions tailored to the diverse needs of aviation, space, and defense markets. As a globally integrated organization, Unison employs over 2,000 skilled professionals across manufacturing facilities, overhaul and repair centers, engineering hubs, and support sites worldwide. Committed to innovation and excellence, Unison continues to drive progress in mission-critical technologies. For more information, visit unisonindustries.com.