GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is the world's leading provider of jet and turboprop engines and integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation. The company employs some 53,000 people and operates in more than 100 countries, with a history dating back to 1917. More than 44,000 commercial and 26,000 military engines built by the company are in service worldwide.

Its work spans jet engine technology, turboprop engines and integrated propulsion systems, alongside research into advanced materials, alternative fuels and adaptive cycle propulsion. Products include commercial, military, business and general aviation engines and the XA100 adaptive cycle engine, a propulsion system developed by GE Aerospace. The company invests billions of dollars in research and development each year.

GE Aerospace describes its culture as mission-driven, centred on inventing the future of flight and bringing people home safely, with a stated commitment to safety, quality and innovation. Its stated focus on sustainability covers safe, efficient and sustainable flight for future generations. Employees work in an environment where engine performance is critical: millions of lives depend on it daily.

• Founded: 1917
• Employees: 53,000
• Presence: Worldwide, 100+ countries
• Sectors: Commercial, military, business and general aviation; aerospace and defense