US aerospace firm invests £57m in Prestwick Airport expansion

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 14:38 · Archive

GE Aerospace is investing £30 million to expand its aircraft maintenance facility at Prestwick Airport.

US aerospace firm GE Aerospace is investing £30 million to expand its aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Prestwick Airport in South Ayrshire. The project will create around 150 new skilled jobs over five years.

A new 55,000 square foot building will be constructed to facilitate the expansion, which is expected to improve site layout, operational flow and capacity. The overall investment of £57 million is supported by £27 million from the Ayrshire Growth Deal, along with a planned £6 million investment from Scottish Enterprise.

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. 'By expanding and modernising the facility with the help of government partners, we are improving capacity, operational flow and readiness for future demand, while helping hire and train additional workers from the area,' he said. South Ayrshire council leader Brian Connolly called the investment a 'major milestone' for the Ayrshire Growth Deal that will 'significantly benefit' the local and national economy.

Full operations are expected by the first quarter of 2028.

How it is being reported

• GE Aerospace announce £30m expansion plan at Prestwick, creating 150 new jobs“The investment will retain high value skilled jobs, attract talent to the sector and reinforce Prestwick’s position as a leading UK aerospace location, while creating attractive career opportunities for future generations in local STEM industries.”Daily Record · 12 Oct, 14:00
• US aerospace firm announces £57 million expansion at Prestwick AirportA US aerospace firm has announced a £57 million investment in aircraft maintenance facilities next to Prestwick Airport ...The National · 12 Oct, 13:44

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

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