GE Aerospace is to expand its Prestwick operations with a £63 million investment that will create 150 jobs, according to Daily Business.

Key points

  • Investment — £63m total, with £30m from GE Aerospace, £18m UK government, £8m Scottish Government, £6m Scottish Enterprise and £1m South Ayrshire Council.
  • New building — a 55,000 sq ft facility for engine maintenance, repair and overhaul.
  • Timeline — work due to be completed in early 2028.

What the site will do

The expansion will increase capacity for engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) at the Ayrshire plant. GE Aerospace says the new building will improve operational flow and readiness for future demand.

Andy Prow, site leader at GE Aerospace in Prestwick, said:

“This investment reflects GE Aerospace’s commitment to our customers and to the future of our Prestwick site.”
He added that the company is improving capacity and helping to hire and train additional workers from the area.

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth said the decision was a major vote of confidence in Scotland, its workforce and the aerospace sector.

Editor's comment

What it means in practice

For people in Ayrshire, the announcement points to new job opportunities at the Prestwick site over the coming years. The public funding package means taxpayers’ money is being used to support the expansion, so local residents may want to watch how the promised roles and training places are delivered.

  • Jobs — 150 positions are expected, with hiring and training from the local area mentioned by the company.
  • Timeline — the new building is due to be finished in early 2028, so recruitment is likely to ramp up closer to that date.
  • Local economy — the investment could bring more activity to Prestwick and the surrounding area, though the exact mix of roles has not been spelled out.