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2026
27 August FMV commissioned the clean-sheet UAV programme in November 2025 with an 18-month target for the demonstrator and engine.

GKN displays UAV demonstrator and engine

The full-scale demonstrator and dedicated turbojet engine have been shown publicly for the first time at The Armed Forces Air Venture 2026.

16 April The effort aims to move LMD-w from development into practical aerospace production environments.

GKN begins $8.4m programme to develop titanium structures

Collaboration with US Air Force labs is set to test whether wire-based additive manufacturing can be used for large structural components.

2025
4 December Work on the turbojet engine and onboard systems forms a central part of early demonstration activity.

GKN advances work with FMV to deliver rapid UAV capability

The collaboration focuses on developing an adaptable uncrewed platform with ground and flight demonstrations planned within 18 months.

17 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace accelerates additive fabrication industrialisation for Fan Case Mount Ring

2 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace adopts AM Explorer to advance sustainable aero-engine innovation

2024
19 September The expansion will provide increased production capacity to meet growing demand.

GKN expands manufacturing facility in Sweden

The state-of-the-art expansion will include cutting-edge, digitised fabrication processes and increased production capacity to meet the growing demand for advanced aero-engines.

28 March Work will involce conceptual studies of power and propulsion systems for the next-generation of combat air capabilities.

Sweden calls on GKN for future fighter propulsion concepts

A new contract covers conceptual studies of power and propulsion systems for the next-generation of combat air capabilities, based on exploring both existing and future technology and performing demonstrations.

2023
9 November Upgraded components are expected to go through development, validation and insertion from 2024 to 2030.

Partners extend contracts for future GEnx development

GKN Aerospace has secured life-of-programme contracts under the new agreement. It will now deliver 100% of GEnx, CF6 and GE90 fan cases, as well as 50% of GE9X fan case assembly for the duration of the programme.

2022
1 December

Project combines hybrid-electric and water-enhanced technologies

A new project will combine two innovative technologies - Water-Enhanced Turbofan and hybrid-electric propulsion - with Pratt & Whitney's GTFTM engine architecture.

15 September Ground testing will begin later this year.

GKN delivers greener turbine exhaust to MTU

The module includes a novel lightweight turbine exhaust case design with separated thermal and mechanical functionality. It can withstand higher temperatures than current TEC's, but also saves weight.

18 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace joins GE Aviation in Technology development program for CFM RISE systainable aero-engine program

9 March The innovative design and manufacturing of shorter and lighter Turbine Rear Structure will contribute to lower carbon emissions.

GKN lightweight structure promises lower turbine emissions

Shorter and lighter structure compared to a traditional TRS using a novel metallic alloy with higher temperature capability, as well as both metal casting and 3D-printed technology provides a significant weight reduction.

2021
14 October The EleFanT project sees GKN Aerospace and KTH jointly develop fan technology for electric aircraft. Are they up to the tusk?

GKN leads development of fan thruster for electric aircraft

The EleFanT project run by GKN and KTH looks at a nested fan to power electric aircraft. The safe, quiet and easy-to-install engine will be delivered from GKN’s Global Technology Centre in Trollhättan, Sweden.

14 July The H2JET programme aims to develop technical solutions for three important engine subsystems for H2-propulsion of medium range civil aircraft.

Sweden's national hydrogen push brings GKN onboard

Hydrogen is expected to play a key role in the decarbonisation of aviation as it can power aircraft efficiently, leaving water as the only by-product. GKN's plans involve electricity both from fuel cells and combustion.

7 May

ReleaseGKN Aerospace delivers first Intermediate Compressor Case for UltraFan engine

2020
22 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace Sweden joins feasibility studies of the future fighter jet engine

2019
18 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace expands RRSP contract with Pratt & Whitney and injects new additive manufacturing and composite technologies in key components

2018
16 July

ReleaseParker Aerospace and GKN Aerospace sign technology development agreement for integrated engine thermal management technologies

2017
19 December

ReleaseLightweight aircraft engines of the future: MTU, DLR, GKN further enhance the engine compression system in the frame of the EU-technology program Clean Sky 2

2016
25 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace and Rolls-Royce extend USD multi-million agreement on Trent XWB

11 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace signs long term agreement for engine systems with MHI

2015
11 November

ReleaseGKN Aerospace congratulates Mitsubishi on the first flight of the MRJ

26 October

ReleaseGKN Aerospace signs agreement with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to supply titanium engine components

2014
16 September

ReleaseGKN Aerospace enters into a risk and revenue sharing agreement with Pratt & Whitney for the PurePower PW1900G engine programme

15 January

ReleaseBoost for GKN Aerospace and the Swedish National Green Aero-engine demonstrator programme

2013
29 November

ReleaseEU technology programme ENOVAL launched

17 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace gains GBP10m contract to supply Silvercrest engine cases

2012
1 October

ReleaseGKN plc completes Volvo Aero acquisition

5 July

ReleaseGKN acquires Volvo Aero for £633 million

4 July

ReleaseVolvo Aero passes important milestone with delivery for new engine type

2011
22 June

ReleaseVolvo Aero signs important agreement regarding participation in the new PurePower® PW1100G engine for the Airbus A320neo family

20 June

ReleaseDoncasters secures Volvo contract

2010
9 February

ReleaseGEnx-2B engine powers maiden flight of Boeing's new 747-8 aircraft

2009
23 December

ReleaseSuccessful first test of Volvo Aero's GP7000 TEC for the Airbus A380

14 June

ReleaseUnique carbon-fiber engine component contributes to lower fuel consumption

16 January

ReleaseVolvo Aero assigned role in new type of aircraft engine that cuts fuel consumption significantly

2008
19 December

ReleaseVolvo Aero's high-performance, low-pressure compressor passed testing

7 November

ReleaseVolvo Aero and GE sign MoU on F414

10 October

ReleaseVolvo Aero's lightweight technology passed the important Fan Blade Out test

10 September

ReleaseEurope's aerospace industry meets in Trollhattan to discuss environmentally friendlier aircraft engines

16 July

ReleaseVolvo Aero to partner with Pratt & Whitney on Geared Turbofan™ engine

16 July

ReleaseVolvo Aero and Rolls-Royce sign risk and revenue sharing agreement for Trent XWB

2 April

ReleaseImportant milestone for Volvo Aero when GEnx engine is certified

2007
8 October

ReleaseVolvo Aero's lightweight case chosen for the GP7000 engine for the Airbus A380

9 July

ReleaseVolvo Aero's components passed the GEnx program test

16 January

ReleaseFirst fan case to GE90 delivered from Aero-Craft

2006
9 October

ReleaseVolvo Aero expands in US

28 September

ReleaseVolvo Aero in partnership with Pratt & Whitney for aircraft engines of the future