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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

GE Aerospace Expands Batesville, Mississippi, Manufacturing Operations

04/20/2025
American aircraft engine supplier GE Aerospace plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Batesville, Mississippi. The $11 million project is expected to create 100 jobs over the next three years.

The investment will include the addition of industrial equipment, precision measuring tools and high-precision machines.

“From the start, the GE Aerospace site has been at the forefront of manufacturing cutting edge parts that are key for the future of aviation. The site’s role and number of employees continues to grow. These parts that are made from new, advanced materials play a key role in providing more efficiency and durability in GE Aerospace’s newest engines. We are grateful for the partnership we have with the county and Mississippi to strengthen manufacturing in the region,” Brian Rapien, GE Aerospace Plant Leader, Batesville Composites Operation said.

To support the project Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program. MDA also is assisting with building improvements and equipment relocation. Additionally, AccelerateMS, Panola Partnership, TVA and Northwest Mississippi Community College are assisting with the project.

“Since first breaking ground in Panola County more than a decade and a half ago, GE Aerospace has been key to the success of Mississippi’s aerospace and defense industry. This is a world-class company that is globally recognized for its jet engines, and we are proud to be able to say the composite components that go into those engines are made in Batesville, Mississippi. MDA is glad to support innovation in our communities, and this latest win serves as another reminder that ‘Made in Mississippi’ is known as a stamp of quality here in the U.S. and around the world,” MDA Executive Director Bill Cork noted.

GE Aerospace is a global provider of jet and turboprop engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation aircraft.

“The region’s highly skilled workforce has powered GE Aerospace’s cutting-edge operations, forging strong partnerships among education, industry and workforce leaders. This latest expansion underscores the growing demand for advanced training, upskilling and collaboration to equip workers for high-tech, high-impact careers. GE Aerospace’s investment reinforces Mississippi’s position as a leader in aerospace innovation, and we’re proud to play a role in building the talent pipeline that fuels that success,” AccelerateMS Executive Director Dr. Courtney Taylor added.

“What impacts our area the most is the sustainability of a great American company. After many years, this expansion confirms our area’s consistent ability to provide GE Aerospace with a highly skilled workforce, surpassing production expectations. Their investment brings an even more advanced innovation to our workforce, making our GE Aerospace shop more relevant and essential within the aeronautical industry. We are always proud to say that when you fly, the plane is likely to be using a GE Aerospace Batesville jet engine,” Panola Partnership Director of Economic Development Joe Azar said.

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