GE Aerospace is an American company specializing in aerospace technologies, engine manufacturing, and defense systems, formed following the large-scale breakup of industrial giant General Electric into independent public companies. It supplies powerplants for Boeing and Airbus aircraft. In military aviation, the company manufactures engines for combat aircraft, helicopters, and transport fleets utilized by the U.S. Army and its allies, including powerplants for fighter jets like the F-16 and F/A-18, as well as next-generation platforms. For future technologies, GE Aerospace is actively investing in hybrid-electric aviation programs, open fan systems, and the integration of artificial intelligence.
