New York, January 17, 2026, 05:48 EST — The market has closed.
- GE Aerospace shares ended Friday up 1.62% at $325.12, with the stock holding a modest gain in after-hours trading.
- The jet-engine maker revamped its commercial engines and services leadership, integrating technology and operations under one umbrella.
- All eyes shift to GE Aerospace’s quarterly earnings and forecast set for Thursday, January 22.
GE Aerospace’s stock closed Friday up 1.62% at $325.12, capping a volatile week for the jet-engine maker. After-hours trading showed a modest gain of 0.19%, according to MarketWatch data. 1
The shift follows a leadership shakeup announced Thursday in the company’s commercial engines division. GE Aerospace appointed seasoned executive Mohamed Ali to head the newly expanded Commercial Engines and Services unit. At the same time, it confirmed that longtime executive Russell Stokes will step down in July. 2
The timing is crucial since this revamped group is central to how GE develops and services its engines, with Wall Street closely tracking its performance ahead of earnings. In a regulatory filing, GE stated the enlarged unit will manage the entire commercial engine lifecycle—from supply chain and manufacturing to aftermarket services, which cover ongoing maintenance and parts that keep engines operational post-delivery. 3
Demand for that maintenance stream remains strong as airlines extend aircraft use due to delivery delays. Reuters Breakingviews, referencing IATA and Oliver Wyman research, noted that engines now account for over 50% of global maintenance, repair, and overhaul spending—a shift that usually benefits higher-margin service providers. 4
CEO Larry Culp said merging the commercial engines and operations teams will boost “greater agility and cross-functional problem-solving,” highlighting the company’s “Flight Deck” operating system — its internal lean toolkit for factory management and defect resolution. Ali added the new structure aims to place “customers at the center” of how the business operates. 5
GE Aerospace grabbed headlines on the defense front late this week. Lockheed Martin and GE wrapped up tests of a liquid-fueled rotating detonation ramjet engine designed for hypersonic weapons, according to DefenseScoop. GE Edison Works executive Mark Rettig told the outlet the results “exceeded expectations.” 6
GE’s shares edged higher on Friday, bucking a weak market trend. While the S&P 500 dipped 0.06% and the Dow dropped 0.17%, GE Aerospace climbed 1.62%, according to MarketWatch data. 7
Monday, January 19, marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so the NYSE will be closed. Trading picks up again on Tuesday. 8
But there’s a snag. Merging big teams often sparks friction, and investors won’t stand for any hiccups if production or quality falters—especially now, as airlines and manufacturers demand more engines and quicker turnarounds.
Focus now turns to earnings. GE Aerospace is set to report on January 22. Analysts monitored by Nasdaq expect quarterly EPS near $1.42, with revenue close to $11.19 billion. 9
GE Aerospace will hold its earnings webcast at 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, January 22. Investors are keen to hear about engine deliveries, service growth, and cash flow, along with any initial signals on how recent leadership shifts might impact daily operations. 10
