GE Aviation has opened an $8 million state-of-art facility in Brisbane Airport to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for customers across the Asia-Pacific region. This facility will help GE to support more customers and expand its base across the region.
GE Australia Country Leader Sam Maresh said: “A key part of GE Aviation’s global customer services network, this truly world-class facility offers cutting-edge technology and highly skilled technicians at a one-stop shop for aviation customers from across the Asia-Pacific region. We are delighted to mark a new chapter in our Australian operations and our near two-decade relationship with Brisbane Airport with the opening of a leading aviation servicing facility that creates fresh opportunities for GE Aviation.”
The facility will be the largest GE facility in the Asia-Pacific region and will support services like avionics, flight management, electrical power, and DOWTY propeller systems on various aircraft.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said: “I welcome the expansion of GE Aviation’s new facility in Brisbane, building on aviation services based at Brisbane Airport servicing the Asia-Pacific region. GE Aviation’s increased investment is an investment in Queensland’s future and is a signal to young people in particular that good jobs are available in a range of industries.”
Brisbane Airport CEO Gert-Jan de Graaff said: “GE Aviation’s partnership with Brisbane Airport continues to go from strength to strength, and we really look forward to building our relationship. This hi-tech workshop is important for the future of the airport, and we welcome the commitment from GE Aviation as a sign of confidence in the growth outlook.”
The facility is expected to employ over 80 people and contribute to the overall growth of Brisbane Airport along with boosting the local economy.