BAE expanding Endicott base with laser focus on electrification

BAE Systems is set to add a 150,000sqft facility to its existing footprint in Endicott, New York dedicated to commercial aircraft electrification. 

At a time when big players have begun to step back or delay launch of electric aviation technology, the expansion shows BAE’s commitment to the segment. The new facility will be equipped for high-voltage energy storage systems (ESS) development, manufacturing and field support. Work on the project has already begun, said BAE.

More than 1,300 employees currently work at the Endicott site, and the company will continue to increase its workforce as and when the business grows.

“We are building the future of power and energy management in the Greater Binghamton area,” said Ehtisham Siddiqui, vice president and general manager of Controls and Avionics Solutions at BAE Systems. “This expansion deepens our commitment to the region, while positioning us at the forefront of rising demand for aircraft electrification technology. By investing in local talent and advanced manufacturing, we are preparing to meet evolving customer needs and enabling the future of flight.”

The ESS facility will be completed over the next few years and will include pilot production lines for new product development maturation, fully automated high-volume manufacturing capability, an engineering laboratory to test battery cells and energy storage systems, office space and a space for aftermarket support.