General Electric Co's GE Aviation Expands U.S. Network of Operations

General Electric Co's GE Aviation announced that it is expanding its manufacturing and research & development footprints in the United States with three new facilities to open by 2013. GE Aviation`s production rates are expected to grow from approximately 3,000 commercial and military engine deliveries in 2011 to 3,400 deliveries in 2012, and 3,800 deliveries in 2013. GE Aviation employs approximately 25,000 employees in the U.S., an increase of 1,000 employees since 2010, and will add more than 400 employees over the next three years.