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GKN Aerospace Leads HyFIVE Consortium for Advancing Hydrogen Fuel Systems in Aviation

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace collaborates with Marshall, Parker Meggitt, and several prestigious universities in the HyFIVE consortium, marking a significant milestone in establishing a robust cryogenic hydrogen systems supply chain for future aircraft. With a £40 million programme secured, supported … Read the full press release

Lilium Completes First High-Voltage Electrical Harnesses for Revolutionary eVTOL Jet

(IN BRIEF) Lilium N.V., the developer of the groundbreaking all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, has achieved a significant milestone by completing the first high-voltage electrical harnesses for the Lilium Jet. This achievement, achieved through a collaboration with GKN … Read the full press release

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

(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

GKN Aerospace develops breakthrough technology in the rain protection domain

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

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

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

  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

Solvay becomes preferred supplier of thermoplastic composite materials to Fokker

TEMPE, 20-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay and GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business have teamed up to promote and accelerate the adoption of thermoplastic composite materials on aircraft, with Solvay becoming a preferred supplier of these innovative lightweight materials to Fokker. Under the … Read the full press release