GE Aerospace cuts Hungary repair backlog 75% after production halt
GE•After pausing production at its Hungary component repair facility in early 2025, GE Aerospace reduced the backlog by 75%; composite parts rework fell 62.5% over the past 12 months.
1. Repair improvements
GE Aerospace temporarily paused production at its Hungary component repair facility in early 2025 to rework two autoclaves and improve processes. Work in progress had nearly doubled by April 2025, creating a significant backlog and disrupting shop-floor operations. Process improvements reduced LEAP fan blade repair cycle time by 32.4%, while average parts output per operator per shift rose 31%.
