GE Aerospace in brief
- Rank: #58 of 100 in America's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026; #3 of 4 in Infrastructure & Engineering.
- WCRC Power Score: 72.16 out of 100.
- Founded: 1892, by Thomas Edison, Charles Coffin, Edwin Houston and Elihu Thomson (General Electric).
- Owner: GE Aerospace, Evendale, Ohio.
- Leadership: Larry Culp, Chairman and CEO.
- Latest revenue: $45.9bn revenue (FY2025, +18.5%), as per company filings.
What makes GE Aerospace powerful
GE Aerospace's power comes from the engines that power commercial jets and the service work that follows each engine for decades. Demand is strong. In the third quarter of 2026 its orders rose 49% to $19.0 billion. Chairman and chief executive Larry Culp said the company has a commercial services backlog of over $170 billion.
Its LEAP engine sits at the core of that business, and total engine deliveries rose more than 20% in the first nine months of 2026. Defense adds a second pillar. In September GE won a contract worth about $2.9 billion to support F414 engines on the US Navy's F/A-18 and EA-18G fleets. Adjusted earnings per share rose 36% in the third quarter. That mix of long-term service revenue and growing defense work gives the brand unusual stability.
GE Aerospace reported a commercial services backlog of over $170 billion in October 2026, according to its chief executive.
Why GE Aerospace ranks #58
GE Aerospace sits at #58 with a WCRC Power Score of 72.16, just behind Ford and Oracle and just ahead of Hershey's and Jack Daniel's. Its product and innovation and its financial strength are high, with rising orders and profits. Its positioning and recall among consumers are lower, since travelers rarely notice whose engines are on the wing, which keeps it behind Ford. Steady governance as a standalone company keeps it ahead of the two consumer brands below.
The Achilles' heel
GE Aerospace's Achilles' heel is its supply chain. Engine output depends on a network of outside suppliers for parts and materials, so the company can only deliver engines as fast as its slowest supplier allows. Airlines are waiting for new jets, and every late engine delays the planemakers' schedules. Any supplier slip would quickly test the confidence behind its raised guidance and the patience of its airline customers.
The 2026 story
GE Aerospace's 2026 has been a year of rising guidance. On 20 October it reported third-quarter results with orders up 49% and adjusted earnings per share up 36% to $2.25. Culp said, "We are raising our 2026 guidance across the board." It now expects adjusted earnings of $8.00 to $8.10 per share for the year, up from $7.65 to $7.95, and it lifted its free cash flow forecast to $9.1 billion to $9.4 billion. Culp also expects commercial services to grow by low double digits in 2027.
Pillar profile
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Versus its nearest rivals
Questions people ask
What rank is GE Aerospace in WCRC's America's Most Powerful Brands 2026?
GE Aerospace ranks #58 of 100 in WCRC's America's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026, with a WCRC Power Score of 72.16 out of 100.
What makes GE Aerospace powerful?
GE Aerospace's engines, including the CFM LEAP, are trusted on most commercial aircraft.
What is GE Aerospace's revenue?
$45.9bn revenue (FY2025, +18.5%), as per company filings.
Who founded and owns GE Aerospace?
GE Aerospace was founded in 1892 by Thomas Edison, Charles Coffin, Edwin Houston and Elihu Thomson (General Electric). It is owned by GE Aerospace and based in Evendale, Ohio.
Who leads GE Aerospace?
Larry Culp, Chairman and CEO.
What is GE Aerospace's biggest challenge?
Supply chain delays that slow engine deliveries.
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Key facts
| Brand | GE Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Company / owner | GE Aerospace |
| Headquarters | Evendale, Ohio, United States |
| Founded | 1892 |
| Founder(s) | Thomas Edison, Charles Coffin, Edwin Houston and Elihu Thomson (General Electric) |
| Leadership | Larry Culp, Chairman and CEO |
| Latest revenue | $45.9bn revenue (FY2025, +18.5%), as per company filings |
| Sector | Infrastructure & Engineering |
| Website | geaerospace.com |
| Country of origin | United States |
Sources
- Annual report (Form 10-K) and financial results of GE Aerospace filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission
- Company website, official announcements and press releases
- Published interviews and statements by the leadership
- WCRC Business Intelligence Unit research: consumer sentiment, ratings and reviews, search demand, media and social data
