A GE Aerospace executive tells the President that the company's F110 engine will power the new F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets for the Michigan Air National Guard. GE is investing $1 billion this year across 16 states in manufacturing and supply-chain operations.
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Thank you. Mr. President. It's an honor to be here representing all of my colleagues at GE Aerospace. We are today 125 years old, but we are inventing the future of flight. Today we power 3/4 of the world's commercial airlines and nearly 2/3 of the US military combat jets and helicopters. So what you see here with the F110 powers 70% of the newest Air Force F15s and the F16s. I know you were in Michigan just yesterday. This is the engine that will be under wing on the F15EX Eagle 2 that the Michigan Air National Guard will soon be flying. We're excited about what's happening at our company. We're investing a billion dollars this year, as the president said, Across 16 states, not only in our manufacturing footprint, but with so many of the small and mid sized businesses that constitute our supply chain. There's a lot happening. We're excited about it. Mr. President, thank you for what you're doing, not only to revitalize US Manufacturing, but helping ensure that the US Aerospace industry, one of our biggest net exporters, continues to lead the world in innovation. Thank you. Thank you. Great job.