GKN Aerospace, headquartered in Redditch, UK, is a leading global tier-one supplier of airframe and engine structures, landing gear, electrical interconnection systems, transparencies, and aftermarket services. With 32 manufacturing locations across 12 countries, the company serves over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers. GKN Aerospace's products are integral to a wide range of aircraft, including helicopters, business jets, passenger planes, and fighter aircraft. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, aiming to be the most trusted and sustainable partner in the sky.
GKN Aerospace and U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory advance LMD-w technology to industrialise titanium structures for defence and commercial aerospace applications.
The programme includes ground demonstrations of the turbojet engine, fuselage, and onboard systems tailored to specific missions, culminating in flying demonstrations to validate overall system performance.
GKN Aerospace establishes additive manufacturing line in Newington for FAA-certified Fan Case Mount Ring, enabling 70% material savings and full serial production for Pratt & Whitney GTF engines by the end of 2025.
GKN Aerospace provided key engine components for the third successful launch of the Ariane 6, Europe's new heavy-lift rocket, carrying the MetOp-SG A1 weather satellite.
The SWITCH project is a major international collaboration focused on developing advanced aircraft propulsion technologies for enabling improved efficiency and performance in future short and medium range aircraft.