Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today (July 9) that GE Aviation, a global leader in jet engine and aircraft system production, will be expanding its manufacturing operations at four facilities in North Carolina. The project will create 242 new jobs and bring a capital investment of $195 million over the next five years.
GE Aviation’s intent to expand was announced last month at the Paris Air Show.
“Part of our state’s economic recovery not only relies on creating new jobs here, but also on retaining great companies like GE,” said Governor McCrory. “We’re serious about building on existing industries in North Carolina and this project is a perfect example of our commitment.” Read more.