Newbow Aerospace (Newbow) has begun 2026 by opening a new production facility in the UK and securing several airline ground support equipment (GSE) contracts, following a record year of growth and new business wins. The GSE manufacturer has doubled its manufacturing capacity with the launch of a new 4,000 ft² fabrication facility in the West Midlands, located close to its head office and existing twin-unit production site.
The investment will allow Newbow to scale up production of its GSE trailers and service carts to meet rising demand from customers in the UK and overseas. To support the expansion, the company has recruited additional welders and fabricators, significantly strengthening its skilled manufacturing workforce.
Newbow has also reinforced its order book for 2026 with a major contract from new customer Iberia, covering the initial production of 16 wheel and brake trailers. These units will be delivered over the coming months to airports across Spain to support Iberia’s long-haul Airbus A350-900 fleet. In the UK, British Airways’ Line Maintenance operation at London Gatwick has selected Newbow to supply several trailers for its Airbus A320 and Boeing 777 aircraft. In addition, Newbow has signed a new general trading agreement with Jet2, beginning with the supply of tyre inflation tooling and pressure gauges, including associated servicing and calibration.
Internationally, Newbow reports growing interest from MROs and airlines in Saudi Arabia following the establishment of its first Middle East sales and service partnership in 2025 with GGAS Aviation Services, a maintenance products provider and aviation consultancy.
