GE Aerospace is investing $160 million to expand operations at its North Carolina plants, including the Asheville facility, to boost engine production and strengthen the defense industrial base. The aircraft engine maker has plants in Durham, West Jefferson, and Wilmington, in addition to Asheville, 828newsNOW reports. The $160 million investment is part of a broader $1 billion U.S. expansion. Asheville Facility Upgrades The Asheville facility will receive $48 million to support upgrades to two