Aircraft parts maker expands operations in Philippines
Global Aerospace Technology Philippines opens new facility in Batangas to serve international aerospace customers.
At a glance
- New facility will manufacture and assemble aerospace parts for global export
- Company registered with Philippine Economic Zone Authority less than a year ago
- Expansion expected to support Collins Aerospace and Safran Aerospace
- Officials cite potential for technology transfer and supply chain development
An aircraft parts manufacturer is expanding its operations in the Philippines with a new facility in Batangas, according to an announcement by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority. The site, located in First Philippine Industrial Park in the CALABARZON industrial region south of Manila, will handle manufacturing, machining, injection moulding, thermoforming and assembly of aerospace components for export.
The company, Global Aerospace Technology Philippines Inc., registered with the authority in February and signed an expansion agreement in October. The new plant is expected to support major aerospace suppliers Collins Aerospace and Safran Aerospace. Officials said the move demonstrates growing confidence in the Philippines as a competitive manufacturing base and could facilitate technology transfer and create supply chain opportunities.
Why it matters
The expansion reflects growing investment in Philippine aerospace manufacturing and positions the country as a competitive hub for advanced industrial production in Southeast Asia.
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