GKN

GKN NEWSROOM (58 press releases)

Advanced Filtering & Sorting Options:

GKN Aerospace’s Malaysia Facility Earns Key Certifications for Engine Parts Repair and Manufacturing

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, September 2023

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace’s engine parts repair facility in Johor, Malaysia, has achieved significant certifications, including approvals from international airworthiness authorities such as CAAC, CAAS, and CAA in the UK. Additionally, the facility has obtained Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) qualification … Read the full press release

Consolidation and Focus: Anglo American Streamlines Production Businesses into Two Regions

PRESS RELEASE -- 31, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American, a global mining company, has announced significant changes to its senior management team and organizational structure. The company has appointed Al Cook as CEO of De Beers, Alison Atkinson as Projects & Development Director, and Monique … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce and easyJet trial the world’s first aero engine that runs on green hydrogen

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, November 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 28-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), the pre-eminent engineering company with focus on world-class power and propulsion systems, has announced that together with easyJet, Europe’s leading short-haul airline, it trialed the world’s first aero engine that … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce und easyJet testen das weltweit erste Flugzeugtriebwerk, das mit grünem Wasserstoff betrieben wird

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, November 2022

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 28-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), Das herausragende Engineering-Unternehmen mit Fokus auf erstklassige Energie- und Antriebssysteme hat bekannt gegeben, dass es zusammen mit easyJet, Europas führender Kurzstreckenfluggesellschaft, das weltweit erste Flugzeugtriebwerk getestet hat, das mit grünem Wasserstoff … Read the full press release

Tufan Erginbilgic to succeed Warren East as Chief Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce Holdings plc

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, July 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 26-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), the pre-eminent engineering company with focus on world-class power and propulsion systems, has announced the appointment of Tufan Erginbilgic as its new Chief Executive Officer in succession of Warren East … Read the full press release

Tufan Erginbilgic wird Nachfolger von Warren East als Chief Executive Officer von Rolls-Royce Holdings plc

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, July 2022

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 26-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), das herausragende Engineering-Unternehmen mit Fokus auf erstklassige Energie- und Antriebssysteme, hat die Ernennung von Tufan Erginbilgic zum neuen Chief Executive Officer in der Nachfolge von Warren East bekannt gegeben, der Anfang … Read the full press release

New BMW i8 Coupe Safety Car unveiled at the Mexico City E-Prix

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, February 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 15-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW unveiled new BMW i8 Coupe Safety Car at this season’s ABB FIA Formula E Championship at the “Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez” in Mexico City. The livery of the new safety car is designed by Michael Scully, Head … Read the full press release

The plug-in hybrid models of the new BMW 7 Series: 745e, 745Le and 745Le xDrive – market launch in spring 2019

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, February 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 1-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW unveils advanced plug-in hybrid models for the start at the market launch of the new BMW 7 Series in spring 2019. The new models are sporty, offer comfort, high level of efficiency and the … Read the full press release

Anglo American announces changes to its Board and Committee

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, September 2018

LONDON, 27-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc (“Anglo American” or “the Company”) announces a number of changes to the roles of its non-executive directors following the decisions of Sir Philip Hampton and Jack Thompson to step down from the Board … Read the full press release

The Jaguar I-TYPE 2 Formula E race car achieved new electric car course record of 30.46 seconds at the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb in Worcestershire

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, August 2018

Redditch, United Kingdom, 16-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Jaguar I-TYPE 2 Formula E race car has set a new electric car course record of 30.46 seconds at the world-famous Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb in Worcestershire. The record attempt – a partnership … Read the full press release

EASA grants the Supplemental Type Certificate to GKN Fokker Services for its ADS-B Out modification for Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, August 2018

Redditch, United Kingdom, 16-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — EASA has recently granted the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to GKN Fokker Services for its ADS-B Out modification for Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. Multiple customers of GKN Fokker Services have already ordered the … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace develops breakthrough technology in the rain protection domain

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, July 2018

Permanent treatment lasts the life of a window Technology in evaluation with Airbus on flight-test aircraft REDDITCH, 16-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — GKN Aerospace has developed a new hydrophobic coating for cockpit windows in its transparencies centre of excellence in Garden … Read the full press release

Customers now with access to Honeywell’s avionics and mechanical solutions at GKN’s Fokker Services facilities in the Netherlands, U.S. and Singapore

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, April 2018

Redditch, United Kingdom, 13-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — GKN Fokker has signed an agreement with Honeywell to provide customers with component maintenance, repair and overhaul services for avionics and mechanical components. Customers will have access to Honeywell’s world-class avionics and mechanical solutions … Read the full press release

GKN Fokker and Rituals launch the Cabin Scent System at the Hamburg Aircraft Interior Exposition (AIX)

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, April 2018

Redditch, United Kingdom, 11-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — GKN Fokker, in cooperation with Rituals, launches an innovative product at the Hamburg Aircraft Interior Exposition (AIX), April 10-12, 2018. To create a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere and improve the passenger experience on board … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace’s Fokker obtains Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from EASA for the ADS-B Out modification on the Airbus A320 fleet

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, January 2018

SmartLynx launching customer for ADS-B Out modification on the A320 New easy to install form-fit ATC Transponders. REDDITCH, 29-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business has obtained the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from EASA for the introduction of the … Read the full press release

GKN plc rejects unsolicited acquisition proposal from Melrose Industries PLC: terms fundamentally undervalue the Company and its prospects

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, January 2018

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF THAT JURISDICTION. THIS IS AN … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace signs three year support, maintenance and parts supply contract extension for the Gripen RM12 Engines of the South African Air Force

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, December 2017

  Three year contract extension with ARMSCOR for technical product support, maintenance and parts supply agreement for Gripen RM12 engine Redditch, United Kingdom, 19-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — GKN Aerospace has signed a three year contract extension worth over USD 8 M … Read the full press release

GKN: Kevin Cummings will leave the Board; Anne Stevens becomes Interim Chief Executive

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, November 2017

Redditch, UK, 17-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The GKN Board has concluded that the next stage of GKN’s development is best delivered under alternative leadership. As a result, Kevin Cummings, previously CEO Designate, will leave the Board and GKN with immediate effect. … Read the full press release