The expansion project, which will see GE Aerospace enhance its engine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities and establish a new facility at its Prestwick site, is being delivered by South Ayrshire Council and supported through the Ayrshire Growth Deal. The Scottish Government is contributing £8 million from the Ayrshire Growth Deal, complemented by a planned £6 million investment from Scottish Enterprise. Further support is being provided by the UK Government and South Ayrshire Council through the Deal.
Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth highlighted the significance of the investment during a visit to the facility. "GE Aerospace's decision to expand its operations in Prestwick is a major vote of confidence in Scotland, our workforce and our aerospace sector," she stated. "This investment will create a substantial number of skilled jobs, strengthen Scotland's position as a leading centre for aerospace engineering, and help secure long-term growth at one of our most important aerospace clusters."
Ms Gilruth added, "The Scottish Government has been able to support this expansion through £8 million of Ayrshire Growth Deal funding. Together with Scottish Enterprise's planned investment, Scotland is providing £14 million towards a project that will deliver economic benefits well beyond the site itself. Prestwick is one of Scotland's most significant aerospace assets, bringing together world-leading businesses with a highly skilled workforce and a long tradition of engineering excellence. This announcement demonstrates what can be achieved when the public and private sectors work together with a shared focus on economic growth, investment and job creation. Our continued commitment to the Ayrshire Growth Deal is helping to create jobs, attract investment and strengthen the regional economy, while supporting Scotland's long-term economic growth."
Andy Prow, Site Leader, GE Aerospace in Prestwick, commented on the development: “This investment reflects GE Aerospace’s commitment to our customers and to the future of our Prestwick site. By expanding and modernising the facility with the help of the Scottish Government and partners, we are improving capacity, operational flow and readiness for future demand, while helping hire and train additional workers from the area.”
GE Aerospace is a key employer and industrial investor in the UK, with extensive capabilities in manufacturing, engineering, MRO, R&D, and advanced aerospace systems. The Prestwick site plays a crucial role in supporting engine services across the UK, Europe, and the global aerospace sector.
The total investment for the expansion is broken down as follows: GE Aerospace is investing £30 million, the UK Government is contributing £18 million via the Ayrshire Growth Deal, the Scottish Government is providing £8 million through the same Deal, Scottish Enterprise plans to invest £6 million, and South Ayrshire Council is contributing £1 million via the Ayrshire Growth Deal.
