New GE Aviation Plant in Alabama

GE Aviation to open new plant in Alabama
GE Aviation plans establish a facility in Alabama to develop high-tech coatings for military engine components, the company announced Aug. 25 in conjunction with state officials. The exact location is being determined.
The plant is expected to employ from 300 to 400 people later in the decade when production of the F136 engine for the Joint Strike Fighter achieves full production, it said in a news release.
GE and Rolls-Royce are fighting to maintain government funding for development of their alternative engine for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. It would compete for orders with the primary F-35 engine being developed by Pratt & Whitney.