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Stars
CFM LEAP narrowbody engines
CFM LEAP narrowbody engines hold a dominant market share on the A320neo and 737 MAX backlogs, with the LEAP program reporting over 30,000 orders and roughly 10,000+ engines delivered by end-2024, reinforcing its leadership in a still-growing fleet-renewal cycle. Leadership requires heavy reinvestment in production capacity, reliability programs and expanded field support; cash flow today is largely neutral as cash in equals cash out. The runway to scale remains long—continue funding this engine room to capture ongoing narrowbody demand.
Military propulsion portfolio
Military propulsion portfolio is a Star: strong positions across F110, T700/CT7 and next‑gen inserts as US defense discretionary outlays reached about $858 billion in FY2024, supporting upgraded fleets and re‑engining programs. The expanding upgrade/re‑engining market and GE’s solid share demand increased R&D and sustainment muscle now. With shares protected, these programs can convert into durable cash yield.
GE9X for Boeing 777X
GE9X is the sole engine for Boeing 777X, rated to 105,000 lbf and tied to a backlog of over 300 firm 777X orders, positioning it as a late-cycle widebody star.
Early years demand sizable cash for certification, reliability fixes and entry-into-service support—as GE Aviation absorbed multi-hundred-million-dollar costs through 2024.
Market share is unmatched; growth hinges on Boeing’s mid-2020s ramp of deliveries, and sustaining investment should compound into substantial future cash flow.
GE Additive (aerospace applications)
GE Additive scales in aerospace with lighter parts, faster iteration and lower waste; it combines GE’s installed base and customer pull but remains capex- and talent-hungry. Growth is high and GE holds meaningful share in a nascent market; invest to lock standards and process IP while the field forms.
- Capability: strong OEM integration
- Challenge: heavy capex, skills gap
- Strategy: invest to secure standards/IP
More-electric aircraft systems (power & controls)
Airframes are shifting to higher-voltage, higher-load systems (commonly 270–540 Vdc and platforms exceeding 500 kW); GE’s controls and electrical power tech map directly to these ranges. Demand rose in 2024 as OEMs accelerate electrification, but qualification, integration and multi-year support (cert cycles 3–5 years) burn cash. Stick with it — today’s spend seeds tomorrow’s cow.
- Market fit: aligns with megawatt-class loads
- Timing: OEM adoption accelerating in 2024
- Cost: certification/integration can exceed $100M per program
Dominant narrowbody (>30k orders), exclusive widebody backlog >300, $858B defense tailwind
CFM LEAP: >30,000 orders, ~10,000+ engines delivered by end‑2024; leadership but neutral cashflow due to heavy production reinvestment. GE9X: sole 777X engine, >300 firm 777X backlog; high near‑term spend for EIS. Military: tied to FY2024 US defense ~$858B, strong share and long‑term returns. Additive/electrification: high growth, >$100M cert/integration per program.
| Product | 2024 metric | Market | Capex/notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFM LEAP | >30,000 orders; ~10,000 delivered | Dominant narrowbody | High production capex |
| GE9X | >300 777X backlog | Exclusive widebody | Entry‑into‑service costs |
| Military | Supported by $858B FY2024 | Strong share | R&D+sustainment |
| Additive/E‑power | Nascent, rising 2024 demand | Growing share | Certs>$100M+ |
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Cash Cows
CFM56 aftermarket services
CFM56 aftermarket services sit on a massive installed base—CFM International has produced more than 30,000 CFM56 engines—yielding steady, predictable shop visits and high utilization that drive aftermarket margins. Market growth for mature single-aisle turbofans is low, but overwhelming fleet share and uptime economics minimize promotion needs. Focus on tight turn-times, margin optimization per shop visit, and protecting in-service reliability.
GE90 & CF6 widebody aftermarket
GE90 and CF6 widebody aftermarket serve mature fleets with over 2,200 GE90 and 4,000 CF6 engines in service (2024), driving a stable 18–24 month visit cadence and a premium OEM parts mix; growth is low while cash generation is high, supporting strong FCF contribution to GE Aerospace. Infrastructure tweaks and lean MRO flow typically lift throughput and yield by ~10%, making this a classic pay‑the‑bills portfolio.
CF34 regional jet aftermarket
As of 2024 the CF34 regional-jet fleet (E-Jets, CRJs) remains in service worldwide, with new production quiet but steady flight hours generating demand for parts and MRO. Aftermarket parts and services deliver recurrent cash in a mature, low-growth niche where marketing spend is minimal and relationships plus TAT drive wins. Focus on optimizing repair kits, dynamic pricing, and streamlined workscopes to protect margins and cash flow.
T700/CT7 legacy military services
The T700/CT7 family powers UH-60 Black Hawk, AH-64 Apache and SH-60 Seahawk fleets worldwide, sustaining a large, sticky installed base across U.S. and allied forces; thousands of engines remain in service, delivering predictable, high-margin aftermarket support with low competitive pressure. Growth is muted but recurring contracts and readiness requirements keep utilization steady; prioritize throughput and digital workscoping over promotional spend.
- Installed base: thousands of engines in global military fleets
- Revenue profile: annuity-like, support-heavy with strong margins
- Competition: low in legacy military support
- Investment focus: MRO throughput, digital workscoping, readiness contracts
Long-term service agreements (LTSAs) portfolio
Long-term service agreements (LTSAs) form GE's cash cow: contracted multi-year engine cash flows smooth the equipment cycle, delivering low-growth but high-visibility revenue with high renewal rates reported by GE in 2024. Working-capital discipline and reduced turnaround times are the operational levers that preserve margins and free cash. Proceeds are redeployed to fund growth initiatives and next-generation winners.
- Contracted multi-year cash flows
- Low growth, high visibility, high renewal rates (GE 2024)
- Levers: working capital discipline, faster turnaround
- Use proceeds to fund next winners
Engine annuities: predictable, high-margin aftermarket cash flows backed by LTSAs
CFM56 (>30,000 engines in service) and GE90/CF6 (≈2,200/≈4,000 in 2024) deliver predictable, high‑margin aftermarket cash flows with low market growth; CF34 and T700/CT7 add steady annuity revenue from regional and military fleets. LTSAs provide multi‑year contracted cash supporting GE Aerospace FCF and funding growth.
| Asset | Installed base (2024) | Cadence | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFM56 | >30,000 | Regular | Primary cash cow |
| GE90/CF6 | ≈2,200/≈4,000 | 18–24m | High FCF |
| CF34 | Regional fleets | Steady | Low growth cash |
| T700/CT7 | Thousands | Predictable | Military annuity |
| LTSAs | NA | Multi‑yr | Contracted cash |
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Dogs
CF34 new production
CF34 new production sits in the Dogs quadrant of GE’s BCG matrix: regional jet new-build demand was tepid in 2024 with global regional jet deliveries around 180 units and CF34 backlog below 50 engines, so share gains won’t drive growth. Cash contribution is thin after fixed load, estimated under $100 million annually, so keep a minimum viable footprint and avoid large turnarounds.
CF6 new production
CF6 new-production sits squarely in Dogs: program legacy is strong but new-sale market is effectively closed, with new CF6 deliveries having ceased decades ago and a global in-service fleet numbering in the thousands as of 2024. Growth is low and incremental share opportunity negligible, making further production investment unattractive. Units risk tying up capital for minimal return; capital should be conserved. Prioritize aftermarket MRO, parts sales and a managed sunset of production.
Legacy digital/analytics modules (Predix-era)
Legacy Predix-era digital/analytics modules face limited airline adoption, reportedly below 20% of major carriers, and strong competition from entrenched incumbents. Growth is minimal, around 1% CAGR in recent years, while switching costs and integration barriers hinder expansion. Post-support revenue typically trends toward break-even with margins near 0–5%, prompting SKU rationalization and diversion of roughly 30–50% of engineering talent to modern cloud-native stacks.
Obsolete mechanical accessories lines
Obsolete mechanical accessories lines: narrow, aging SKUs serving shrinking fleets with growing second-source competition, showing near-zero growth and low share momentum; industry data to 2024 reports parts obsolescence driving warranty and support costs up while demand falls. Inventory and certification upkeep often carry ~20–25% annual carrying and compliance cost, draining margins versus declining revenue.
- Prune SKUs where demand < break-even;
- Harvest spares only when margin >20%;
- Reduce inventory carrying costs target ≤15%
Non-core test rigs and high-cost MRO cells
Non-core test rigs and high-cost MRO cells in GE show capacity built for yesterday’s mix and reported utilization below 50% in similar industry surveys in 2024; internal demand is low with no clear external growth pathway, trapping fixed costs and cash in legacy assets; consolidate, outsource, or divest to free capital and cut breakeven.
- Utilization: <50% (2024 industry survey)
- Internal demand share: <15%
- Action: consolidate / outsource / divest
Unlock value in CF34, CF6 & Predix: cut inventory, boost MRO margins
CF34 and CF6 new-production, legacy Predix modules, obsolete accessories and underused MRO cells sit in Dogs: low growth, low share; 2024 regional jet deliveries ~180, CF34 backlog <50, CF6 in-service fleet thousands, MRO utilization <50%, support margins ~0–5%, inventory carrying ~20–25%.
| Asset | 2024 Data | Key Metric |
|---|---|---|
| CF34 | Backlog <50 | Cash <$100M/yr |
| CF6 | In-service: thousands | No new builds |
| Predix modules | Adoption <20% | Margins 0–5% |
| MRO/test rigs | Utilization <50% | Inv carry 20–25% |
Question Marks
CFM RISE open-fan program
CFM RISE open-fan targets roughly 20% fuel-burn improvement versus current LEAP-class engines, addressing airlines' push for double-digit cuts. Market share today is effectively zero as the program remains in development and commercial orders are limited. Development requires heavy cash burn—billions in R&D—and tech leadership could translate into next-gen narrowbody dominance if OEM alignment firms up; otherwise pause.
Hybrid-electric propulsion demos
Emerging hybrid-electric propulsion demos sit in a regulatory tailwind—aviation targets net-zero by 2050 (IATA) and aviation accounts for roughly 2–3% of global CO2 (ICAO)—but industry winners remain undefined. GE holds complementary technology pieces rather than a locked position; OEM co-investments and stage-gate approaches are common to earn share before standards crystallize. Capex and demo spending are high and returns are expected to be multi-year and distant.
Hydrogen combustion & advanced SAF solutions
Hydrogen combustion and advanced SAF have massive narrative pull but unclear timelines for certified aircraft and fuel supply (commercial hydrogen aircraft likely post-2035; SAF scale-up still under 0.5% of jet fuel in 2024). Today market share is tiny; deep R&D and ecosystem partners are required. Breakthroughs could create a category-sized upside in a ~$200B annual jet-fuel market. Place options, not all-in bets.
Advanced power distribution and thermal management
Advanced power distribution and thermal management are core Question Marks as more-electric aircraft demand smarter, lighter, cooler systems; market growth is strong but incumbency isn’t guaranteed—early program wins often determine supplier slots while misses lead to exclusion.
Invest in FAA/EASA certification pathways and flight demonstrators (cert cycles for new subsystems typically 18–36 months) to de-risk adoption and capture fleet rollout opportunities.
- Market: accelerating demand for high-power avionics and thermal control
- Risk: incumbency not assured without early demonstrators
- Action: fund cert paths and flight demos to secure slots
Urban air mobility propulsion/systems
Urban air mobility propulsion sits on a hyped growth curve with 250+ eVTOL concepts worldwide as of 2024 and market forecasts ranging roughly 200 billion to 1 trillion USD by 2040; players remain fragmented, certification routes (FAA/EASA) are still being defined in 2024, and GE’s current share is small and optional. The ticket is partnerships and scalable module offerings over bespoke science projects; test, learn, and only double down with line-of-sight to volume.
Focus on cert demos, OEM ties & stage-gates to chase 20% fuel gains
Question Marks: CFM RISE targets ~20% fuel-burn improvement but market share ~0 as program develops; R&D spend billions. SAF <0.5% of jet fuel in 2024; hydrogen commercial aircraft likely post-2035. eVTOL: 250+ concepts (2024); GE share small. Prioritize cert demos, OEM partnerships, stage-gate investments.
| Initiative | 2024 status | Metric | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFM RISE | development | ~20% fuel burn target | fund R&D/certs |
| SAF/H2 | early | SAF <0.5% jet fuel | ecosystem bets |
| eVTOL | fragmented | 250+ concepts | partner modular |