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2009
27 November

ReleaseGKN Aerospace celebrates UK Government's announcement of new National Composites Centre

12 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace engineers drive technologies forward, achieving performance results across aerostructures and aero-engines

23 February

ReleaseGKN Aerospace engineers produce prototype A350 XWB composite wing spars - continuing the company's pioneering work in all-composite spars for large aircraft.

9 February

ReleaseGKN Aerospace gains USD10m contract to supply the complete nacelle for the Bombardier 415 and CL-215T aircraft

2008
14 November

ReleaseGKN Aerospace delivers first state-of-the-art Future Lynx airframe on schedule

20 October

ReleaseGKN Aerospace team commits to 50% reduction in urgent part lead times and increases range of capabilities

6 October

ReleaseGKN Aerospace develops new one piece acoustic liner - reduces engine noise by up to 4dB

1 October

ReleaseGKN Aerospace exhibits for the first time at the Japan Airshow

22 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace wins USD750m contract with Honeywell for engine nacelles

15 July

ReleaseGKN and Airbus continue talks

14 July

ReleaseFirst Blended Winglet delivered for the Boeing 767-300ER/F

14 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace invests in ECM technology to meet market growth

14 July

ReleaseProgress on the Integrated Wing composites research programme

14 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace team develops new process to create complex curved structures in titanium

14 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace to supply complete engine modules

14 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace 2007/8 business wins exceed USD2.5bn - All 2007 growth targets met or exceeded

28 May

ReleaseRolls-Royce and GKN Aerospace announce composite material joint venture

22 May

ReleaseFuture Lynx assembly commences on schedule

19 May

ReleaseGKN Aerospace develops techniques for rapid deposition of composite materials

14 May

ReleaseComposite Aircraft Wing research gets underway at GKN Aerospace

29 April

ReleaseGKN Aerospace gains $400m follow on order for the C-130J nacelle

22 February

ReleaseGKN Aerospace launches new, ecologically improved single-skin crashworthy material for aircraft fuel bladders.

22 February

ReleaseGKN Aerospace launches new emergency flotation system at Heli-Expo

5 February

ReleaseGKN Aerospace delivers first winglet for the Boeing 737-300/500

2007
19 October

ReleaseGKN Aerospace teams with FMW Composite Systems in the first use of 'TMMC' material on a commercial aircraft programme - for the Boeing 787.

20 September

ReleaseGKN Aerospace gains business across its composites and metallics operations on major biz jet programmes.

20 September

ReleaseGKN Aerospace focuses on growing aero-engines activity in the business aviation sector

29 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace completes the TAMG acquisition - and explains the business benefits.

16 June

ReleaseWorld's first electro-thermal ice protection system for a civil aircraft - for the B-787 - successfully completes icing tunnel tests

4 April

ReleaseGKN acquisition of US aerospace group increases civil sector exposure and extends aero engine capability

27 February

ReleaseGKN Aerospace rotary wing business grows with composites and metallics, fuel and flotation systems, windows and de-icing equipment.