GKN Aerospace has announced plans to double the F-35 canopy production capacity at its Garden Grove, California site, resulting in the creation of more than 100 new jobs. A customer investment of up to US$150 million will fund state-of-the-art tools and equipment for the new production line, addressing the ongoing demand for the F-35 Lightning […]
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Boeing has closed a deal with GKN Aerospace St. Louis and its parent company, Melrose Industries, to continue the manufacturing of critical components that support the U.S. government and its allies. The agreement between Boeing and GKN immediately transitions the St. Louis site’s capabilities and operations in support of the F/A-18 and F-15 programmes to
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GKN Aerospace has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop conceptual studies for advanced power and propulsion systems to support future fighter systems. The agreement runs for two years, from 2024 to 2025, with the potential for a follow-on phase beyond. The contract covers conceptual studies of power and propulsion
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GKN Aerospace has strengthened its long-term partnership with engine maker Safran, after signing a decade-long agreement to expand its support for the LEAP engines. The contract covers new shafts and spare part production for the Leap 1A-variant for the Airbus A320neo aircraft, with the expectation to produce similar components for the LEAP 1B engine for
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GKN Aerospace has strengthened its commitment to sustainable manufacturing by investing £50 million (600 million SEK) in cutting-edge additive fabrication technology in Trollhättan, Sweden. The Swedish Energy Agency’s Industriklivet initiative will contribute £12 million (152 million SEK) towards this investment, aimed at transforming production methods and reducing raw material usage by up to 80%. The
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GKN Aerospace‘s Malaysian engines parts repair facility in Johor has achieved several significant certifications, solidifying its position as a leader in the aerospace industry. The facility has received official approvals from prominent international airworthiness authorities, including the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), and the Civil Aviation Authority
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GKN Aerospace has signed an agreement with Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) to collaborate on the development of the high-voltage high-power EWIS for the RTX hybrid-electric flight demonstrator project. The agreement involves the development, construction and installation of the electrical wiring system of the demonstrator, which is targeting a 30% improvement in fuel efficiency and reduced
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GKN Aerospace, Marshall, and Parker Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in an attempt to explore liquid hydrogen fuel system solutions for the next-generation of zero-emission aircraft. This partnership will achieve a significant milestone in the pursuit of sustainable aviation through hydrogen propulsion, either through fuel cells or combustion. The liquid hydrogen fuel
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GKN Aerospace has revealed the successful delivery of the first set of wheels and brakes assemblies for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft. These components were serviced and maintained at GKN Fokker’s landing gear facility in The Netherlands. This delivery signifies the initial shipment under the contract to service and maintain wheels, brakes and strut assemblies
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Joby Aviation, which is developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, and GKN Aerospace have signed a multi-year agreement for the supply of thermoplastic flight control surfaces for Joby aircraft. This collaboration, signed at the Paris Air Show, marks an important step towards Joby Aviation’s goal of using its aircraft to deliver a fast, quiet
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