GE Aerospace: Aviation Supply Challenges Will Continue In 2025

A senior figure at GE Aerospace has said that global supply challenges will likely continue to impact the aviation industry into next year. A shortage of parts and labor has led to a slowdown in manufacturing and maintenance times, causing a major headache for airlines and manufacturers.

Aviation supply chain problems not letting up

According to a Reuters report, Russel Stokes, head of GE Aerospace’s commercial engines and services, believes the current supply chain snags affecting the aviation industry will prove a challenge “this year and probably next year.”

However, the situation is likely to improve beyond that, with Stokes noting that he is “confident that over time things are going to get better.” Not only are manufacturers struggling to increase aircraft production rates due to supply issues, but in-service aircraft are spending longer on the sidelines during routine maintenance.

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GE Aerospace, formerly known as GE Aviation, is on track with Boeing’s production targets and says it is supporting efforts for a ramp-up in production. Despite a slowdown in production at Boeing as it faces enhanced oversight from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), there is still a major shortage of engine parts. GE and Safran jointly produce the CFM-LEAP engine, which powers the Boeing 737 MAX, the aircraft at the center of the FAA’s audit and considerably behind production estimates. As a result, GE has trimmed its own estimates for LEAP production.

Pandemic aftershock

According to GE Aerospace’s CEO, Larry Culp, mass layoffs of skilled workers during the pandemic downturn are primarily responsible for the present situation. The company said it has now deployed around 500 engineers to work on-site with suppliers.

source: https://simpleflying.com/ge-aerospace-supply-challenges-2025/