https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ge-aerospace-s-12b-bet-on-castings-why-it-s-fighting-spacex-s-disruptionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ge-aerospace-s-12b-bet-on-castings-why-it-s-fighting-spacex-s-disruptionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ge-aerospace-s-12b-bet-on-castings-why-it-s-fighting-spacex-s-disruption#u63656Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:10:12 +0000GE Aerospace has agreed to spend nearly $12 billion to acquire Consolidated Precision Products, bringing a key castings supplier in-house. The transaction values the Cleveland-based manufacturer at $11.75 billion. The massive deal aims to tackle an engine bottleneck and secure jet engine supply by bringing blade manufacturing and complex casting capabilities directly under corporate control. Industry analysts note the high-stakes move also serves as a strategic defensive play against disruption from competitors like SpaceX in the aerospace sector.Why it mattersJet engine production across the