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GKN Aerospace and Norwegian Catapult boost additive manufacturing in Norway

GKN Aerospace Norway has signed a strategic agreement with Norwegian Catapult Manufacturing Technology (Norwegian Catapult) in Kongsberg to expand advanced additive manufacturing at GKN Aerospace’s engines facility in Kongsberg. The partnership aims to accelerate Norway’s industrial adoption of additive technologies, which significantly reduce material waste, shorten supply chains, and lessen environmental impact. By developing shared

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Concept UAV demonstrator

Sweden and GKN Aerospace fast-track new UAV programme

GKN Aerospace has begun a collaborative programme with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to create and demonstrate a new flying uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) within the next 18 months. The initiative, which reflects Sweden’s ambition to strengthen its defence capabilities, will focus on delivering a low-cost, adaptable system that can support a broad spectrum

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Eurofighter Typhoon © GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace secures extended contract to support Typhoon fleet

GKN Aerospace has signed a new six-year follow-on contract with BAE Systems to continue producing transparencies for the Eurofighter Typhoon until the end of 2030. The transparencies, which include cockpit canopies, will be manufactured at GKN Aerospace’s facility in Luton, ensuring ongoing production and stable long-term support for the aircraft fleet. The renewed agreement will

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GKN Aerospace has launched ASPIRE, a research and development initiative aimed at advancing composite wing and flap technologies

GKN Aerospace launches ASPIRE wing R&D programme

GKN Aerospace has officially launched ASPIRE, a new £12 million (US$16.2 million) research and development initiative aimed at advancing composite wing and flap technologies. Having begun in May this year and running through to April 2028, the three-year UK-based programme will focus on developing and testing next-generation structural solutions for aircraft wings, supporting the future

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SWITCH hybrid-electric GTF engine

GKN Aerospace delivers first high-voltage EWIS for SWITCH project

GKN Aerospace has successfully completed and delivered the first high-voltage electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) for the Clean Aviation SWITCH project. Developed at GKN Aerospace’s site in Papendrecht, the Netherlands, the EWIS is designed to support megawatt-class hybrid-electric propulsion and will undergo system integration testing later this year at Collins Aerospace’s advanced electric power systems

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C-17 Globemaster aircraft © GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace wins three-year contract for C-17 fan blade repairs

GKN Aerospace has been awarded a new three-year contract by Boeing to carry out fan blade repair services for the engines powering the C-17 Globemaster aircraft. The work will specifically support the Pratt & Whitney F117-100 / PW2000 dual-use engines, which are critical to the operation of this strategic airlift platform used extensively by air

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GKN Aerospace has inaugurated a new 150,000 ft² facility in San Diego, California

GKN Aerospace expands global repair network with new San Diego facility

GKN Aerospace has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art 150,000 ft² facility in San Diego, California, as part of a US$55 million investment aimed at enhancing its global MRO network. This expansion underscores the company’s dedication to sustainable, advanced MRO solutions and positions it to meet the growing demand in the aero-engine MRO market. The facility, located

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GKN Aerospace has delivered the first two C-27J nacelles to Leonardo Aircraft since 2018

GKN Aerospace delivers key C-27J nacelles, revitalising supply chain

GKN Aerospace has successfully delivered the first two C-27J nacelles to Leonardo Aircraft since 2018, marking a significant step forward in rebuilding its supply chain and production capabilities. The first nacelle was delivered in September, with the second following in October, aligning with Leonardo’s schedule for test flights and certification by the year’s end. This

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