# GE Aerospace expansion at Prestwick is expected to create about 150 jobs

> The Scottish Government announced a £30 million GE Aerospace investment and a £14 million public support package for expanded engine maintenance and repair operations in Ayrshire.

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GE Aerospace plans to expand its engine maintenance, repair and overhaul operations at Prestwick in Scotland and establish a new facility. The Scottish Government said the project is expected to create around 150 skilled jobs.

The company is investing £30 million. The Scottish Government is contributing £8 million through the Ayrshire Growth Deal, while Scottish Enterprise has a planned £6 million investment, bringing the public support package to £14 million.

## Data

### GE Aerospace expansion at Prestwick

Investment and employment figures announced by the Scottish Government on 12 October 2026.

Methodology: Figures are transcribed from the Scottish Government announcement. The target of around 150 jobs is marked approximate; the £14 million package combines an £8 million government contribution and a planned £6 million from Scottish Enterprise.

| label | value | unit | period | basis | value_qualifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced jobs | 150 | jobs | 2026-10-12 | estimate | approximate |
| GE Aerospace investment | 30 | million GBP | 2026-10-12 | target |  |
| Ayrshire Growth Deal public support package | 14 | million GBP | 2026-10-12 | target |  |

Sources: <https://www.gov.scot/news/delivering-jobs-and-growth-in-ayrshire/> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/scotland-ge-aerospace-prestwick-expansion-jobs-investment/data/prestwick-ge-aerospace-expansion-investment-and-jobs?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/scotland-ge-aerospace-prestwick-expansion-jobs-investment/data/prestwick-ge-aerospace-expansion-investment-and-jobs?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Scottish Government](<https://www.gov.scot/news/delivering-jobs-and-growth-in-ayrshire/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-13; Published: 2026-10-12)

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