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2026
6 August The components were manufactured at GKN Aerospace's Cowes facility on the Isle of Wight.

GKN completes wings for Brontanax prototype

Flight-ready structures for the UK's first Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototype have progressed from a clean-sheet design to full integration within an accelerated timeline.

15 May

ReleaseGKN Aerospace to support next phase of UK MOD's Project NYX with Anduril UK

2025
15 December

ReleaseArcher announces plans for UK engineering hub, hires veteran British eVTOL engineering leader

9 December

ReleaseGKN Aerospace and Anduril UK sign partnership to lead UK’s future UAV capabilities

16 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace delivers first high voltage EWIS system for Clean Aviation’s SWITCH project

2024
13 November The first nacelle was delivered in September.

GKN sparks up supply chain to deliver C-27J nacelles to Leonardo

The nacelle’s composite components are produced at GKN Aerospace’s Cowes site and integrated with a variety of parts sourced from the EU, UK, and US, ranging from titanium machining to wiring systems.

28 October

ReleaseRTX's Collins Aerospace completes prototype development of high-voltage power distribution components for Clean Aviation SWITCH project

24 October Rob Bray - Engineering Co-Founder, Hyflux (Left), Prof Rod Badcock, Victoria University of Wellington, Robinson Research Institute (Centre), and Dr Gareth Smith - Chief Operating Officer, Hyflux (Right) at the EFATS Conference in Netherlands.

HyFlux partners with researchers to develop zero-emission aircraft engine

This collaboration unites HyFlux’s cutting-edge innovations in superconducting motor technology with the world-class research expertise of the Paihau-Robinson Research Institute, led by Professor Rod Badcock.

12 September

ReleaseVertical's new VX4 prototype completes Phase 1 of piloted testing

22 July

ReleaseRTX completes preliminary design review of hybrid-electric Pratt & Whitney GTF engine demonstrator for Clean Aviation SWITCH project

11 January The new facility will deliver more sustainable aero-engine components.

GKN invests in sustainable additive fabrication

GKN Aerospace's solution aims to contribute to reduce use of raw materials, and this is the first time it is being tested for this component size. The company sees potential for it to spread globally and also in other areas.

2023
19 June

ReleaseBritish companies collaborate to lead the way in sustainable flight solutions for light aircraft

19 April

ReleaseSolvay and GKN Aerospace renew their collaboration agreement

31 March

ReleaseTeXtreme to unveil groundbreaking TeXtreme Gapped UD

2022
19 July

ReleaseATI to supply GKN Aerospace under new multi-year agreement

24 March The GKN Aerospace V-tail is a standard component of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian.

GA-ASI installs first V-tail from GKN onto SkyGuardian

The first of the advanced composite V-tails was shipped from the GKN in Cowes, UK, to GA-ASI in Poway, California and fitted onto an MQ-9B RPA, which will ultimately be delivered to the RAF as a Protector RPA.

2021
28 October The GKN Aerospace aviation forum focused on a sustainable future of flight, the path to net zero emissions and the workforce of the future.

GKN celebrates technology centre opening

GKN Aerospace's Global Technology Centre will focus on sustainable aviation research and development. At full capacity the collaboration centre will host 300 engineers.

23 September GKN Aerospace will provide the electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) and aerostructures for the VA-X4.

Vertical selects GKN for eVTOL electrical wiring

Vertical has assembled diverse expertise from experienced organisations to ensure it can accelerate its path to certification, de-risk execution, allow for a lean cost structure, and enable production at scale.

3 June The Eviation Alice.

GKN structures put Alice on track for flight this year

Just one year on since contract GKN has designed, manufactured and delivered wings, empennage and electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) for the all-electric Alice aircraft.

24 February

GKN begins V-tail production for SkyGuardian

GKN Aerospace has been a supplier to GA-ASI's MQ-9 program for a decade, starting with the design and build of the fuel bladder system in Portsmouth. This further contract will help its drive to gain defence business.

21 January

ATI Boeing Accelerator adds ten more startups

Ten more startup businesses will now benefit from a possible £100,000 equity investment from Boeing HorizonX Global Ventures and access to ATI, Boeing, GKN Aerospace and Rolls-Royce experts.

2020
24 September

ReleaseRolls-Royce joins the ATI Boeing Accelerator as partner

20 July

ReleaseFuture Combat Air continues to drive economic advance across the UK

3 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace's thermoplastic components flight tested on Bell V-280 Valor

18 May

ReleaseGKN Aerospace and Eviation sign collaboration agreement on wing, empennage and EWIS for Alice all-electric aircraft

2019
11 December

ReleaseAerion Supersonic selects GKN Aerospace as a global design and manufacturing partner

20 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace delivers thermoplastic composite components for Bell V-280 Valor

17 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace manufactures first wing components for Airbus' "Wing of Tomorrow" programme

2018
18 July

ReleaseGE Aviation joins Wing of Tomorrow programme

27 April

ReleaseAMRC signs MoU with GKN Aerospace to develop aircraft technologies of the future

2017
3 May

ReleaseGeneral Atomics Aeronautical selects GKN Aerospace fuel systems for Predator B MQ-9B aircraft

26 April

ReleaseGKN Aerospace opens production line for landing gear systems of GA-ASI Predator B

14 February

ReleaseThe St. Joe Company and the Bay Economic Development Alliance welcome GKN Aerospace to Venture Crossings Enterprise Centre in Bay County, Florida

2016
1 December

ReleaseGKN Aerospace to supply Turbine Rear Frame for a Chinese new commercial engine programme

15 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace congratulates Bombardier on entry into service of CS100 aircraft

11 May

ReleaseGKN Aerospace recognised in Airbus supplier awards

10 May

ReleaseMagellan Aerospace secures multi-year contracts with GKN Aerospace

25 February

ReleaseGKN Aerospace delivers rotating frames for Clean Sky open rotor engine

15 February

ReleaseGKN Aerospace and Durham University to create novel process to measure aircraft wing drag reduction

4 February

ReleaseGKN Aerospace to supply engine shafts for CJ1000 development programme

1 February

ReleaseGKN Aerospace congratulates Boeing on the 737 MAX first flight

11 January

ReleaseGKN Aerospace delivers innovative Clean Sky wing structure

2015
17 November

ReleaseGKN Aerospace to supply engine nacelles for new Cessna Citation Longitude

12 November

ReleaseGKN Aerospace's innovative Clean Sky aero-engine technology tested

28 October

ReleaseGKN completes acquisition of Fokker Technologies

7 September

ReleaseGKN Aerospace selected as a core partner in Clean Sky 2 future aero-engine projects

27 August

ReleaseJRTL helps devise a solution for tool repair

28 July

ReleaseGKN agrees to acquire Fokker Technologies for Euro 706 million

21 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace and Sheffield University establish RAEng research chair to progress additive manufacture

11 June

ReleaseBoeing awards GKN Aerospace a long-term contract for 737 MAX, 777X, and 787 Dreamliner components and subassemblies