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OEMs roll out multibillion-dollar facility and supply chain expansion programs

Aircraft Engine Market 2025 to 2032: Propulsion Economics, Decarbonisation Pathways and the Reshaping of Global OEM Supply Chains
What Changed

Engine manufacturers are committing substantial capital to overcome Tier-2 and Tier-3 component bottlenecks. CFM increased LEAP deliveries by 41% year-over-year in H1 2026 backed by GE's $1B supplier and facility investment, while Rolls-Royce completed a $1B facility expansion program in August 2026. Pratt & Whitney also announced a $200M expansion in Georgia for GTF durability.

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Recommended Actions 1

Audit sub-tier casting and forging suppliers for capacity alignment

Verifying that lower-tier alloy supply aligns with OEM delivery ramps prevents downstream schedule slippage.