What Is Good For GE Aerospace May Not Be Good For The Industry
September 17, 2026
GE Aerospace’s CPP acquisition strengthens its casting supply but may further constrain capacity for the rest of the aerospace industry.
GE Aerospace’s $11.75 billion acquisition of Consolidated Precision Products is a smart move that gives GE greater control over critical casting capacity and an opportunity to improve CPP’s operations. However, because CPP also supplies other commercial, defense, and power-generation programs, the deal could make an already constrained market more difficult for competitors. The acquisition highlights the aerospace and defense industry’s broader structural capacity problem and the need for greater investment in domestic foundries, specialized equipment, qualified suppliers, and skilled workers.
For more information, read the full article on the topic for Forbes, linked below: