GE Aerospace invests £57m in Prestwick aircraft repair facility

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 12:42 · Archive

GE Aerospace is investing £57 million to expand aircraft maintenance facilities at Prestwick Airport, creating 150 jobs.

GE Aerospace has announced a £57 million investment in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities next to Prestwick Airport. The funding includes £30 million from GE Aerospace for the expansion and modernisation of its site, which will include a new 55,000 square foot building. The project is being supported by £27 million from the Ayrshire Growth Deal and a planned £6 million investment from Scottish Enterprise. The company expects to create 150 new jobs over the next five years.

The upgrade will boost capacity and operational flow at the site, enabling GE Aerospace to better support customers across its commercial maintenance network. Andy Prow, site leader at GE Aerospace in Prestwick, said the investment reflects the company's commitment to its customers and the site's future. Work is slated for completion by the first quarter of 2028. South Ayrshire Council leader Brian Connolly called the investment a 'major milestone' for the Ayrshire Growth Deal, saying it will retain high value skilled jobs and reinforce Prestwick's position as a leading UK aerospace location.

How it is being reported

• Prestwick aircraft repair facility to benefit from £57m investmentThe work is slated for completion by the first quarter of 2028.Evening Standard · 12 Oct, 12:30
• Prestwick aircraft repair facility to benefit from £57m investmentThe work is slated for completion by the first quarter of 2028.Independent Business · 12 Oct, 12:30

In this story: GE Aerospace · Prestwick Airport · South Ayrshire · Ayrshire Growth Deal · Scottish Enterprise · Andy Prow · Brian Connolly

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