News archive: GKN - Fokker Aerostructures | Airframer

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.

13 July

ReleaseBIKAR Aerospace redefines aerospace material supply for GKN Aerospace

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.

8 October

ReleaseGKN Aerospace and Airbus Helicopters sign MoU during Royal Visit to Toulouse

16 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace and Archer announce expanded collaboration for manufacture of key airframe components in the UK

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.

22 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace extends agreement with Airbus for A220 electrical wiring interconnection systems

30 November

ReleaseGerman Navy NH90 Sea Tiger performs maiden flight

18 October

High voltage harnesses provide arteries for Lilium Jet

The harnesses will act as the aircraft's main electrical arteries, distributing power from the ten batteries, located on the sides of the fuselage, to the jet propulsion units, embedded into the main wings and canards.

9 August

Shawn Black, President - Defence Airframe at GKN Aerospace, and
Matthieu Louvot, Executive Vice President Programmes at Airbus Helicopters, sealed the agreement.

Dutch commitment to H225M brings GKN onboard

GKN will provide support in engineering, electrical wiring interconnections systems design and manufacturing. It will also lead innovation projects and aerostructures design and manufacturing, with a focus on composites.

19 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace unveils Global Technology Centre (GTC) in the Netherlands, advancing sustainable aerospace technology

7 February

ReleaseUTC Aerospace Systems and Fokker Technologies to explore development of integrated electrical systems for more electric aircraft

19 November

ReleaseFokker Technologies expands Dutch industrial participation in F-35 aircraft program through new agreements with Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman

27 September

ReleaseFokker supplies 500th tail section for Gulfstream G550/GV business jet

29 July

ReleaseFokker to provide Forward Avionics Bays for Boeing AH-64D Apache Block III helicopters

22 July

ReleasePratt & Whitney qualifies Fokker Aerostructures as a production source for the F135 static structure, awards follow-on contract for additional work

19 July

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseBIKAR Aerospace redefines aerospace material supply for GKN Aerospace

ReleaseGKN Aerospace and Airbus Helicopters sign MoU during Royal Visit to Toulouse

ReleaseGKN Aerospace and Archer announce expanded collaboration for manufacture of key airframe components in the UK

ReleaseGKN Aerospace extends agreement with Airbus for A220 electrical wiring interconnection systems

ReleaseGerman Navy NH90 Sea Tiger performs maiden flight

ReleaseGKN Aerospace unveils Global Technology Centre (GTC) in the Netherlands, advancing sustainable aerospace technology

ReleaseOne of the world's largest thermoplastic aerostructures successfully completed in stunning project

ReleaseLilium joins forces with GKN Aerospace for Lilium Jet's Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS)

ReleaseGKN Aerospace-led Dutch collaboration to deliver &euro;112M R&D programmes for sustainable aviation

ReleaseGKN Aerospace named key supplier for all-new Gulfstream G700 business jet

ReleaseGKN Fokker supports PAL-V in certification, development and production of flying cars

ReleaseGKN Aerospace extends its business with Pratt & Whitney for Engine Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems

ReleaseGKN Fokker and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics collaborating on future F-35 long term agreement

ReleaseGKN Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney sign agreement for F135 engine components

ReleaseGKN Aerospace proudly continues as a key Gulfstream supplier

ReleaseUTC Aerospace Systems and Fokker Technologies to explore development of integrated electrical systems for more electric aircraft

ReleaseFokker signs F-35 contract for inflight opening doors with Northrop Grumman

ReleaseGKN completes acquisition of Fokker Technologies

ReleaseGKN agrees to acquire Fokker Technologies for Euro 706 million

ReleaseFokker and Lockheed sign MOU for additional F-35 wing component order

ReleaseFokker signs agreement in principle for F-35 drag chute fairing assembly

ReleaseFokker Technologies signs additional F-35 contracts with Northrop Grumman

ReleaseRoyal delivers on first international contract

ReleaseProduction progressing as Honda Aircraft prepares for HondaJet entry into service

ReleaseFokker, TenCate and partners enter next stage in innovation partnership with Airbus

ReleaseAirbus A400M features composites ice protection plates

ReleaseFokker signs additional contract with Airbus for A350-1000 composite outboard flap

ReleaseTenCate and Fokker sign long-term supply agreement

ReleaseFokker secures orders for additional F-35 work valued at 60 million Euros

ReleaseBombardier aircraft executes technology demonstration flight in Alaska

ReleaseFokker Technologies expands Dutch industrial participation in F-35 aircraft program through new agreements with Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman

ReleaseFokker supplies 500th tail section for Gulfstream G550/GV business jet

ReleaseFokker to provide Forward Avionics Bays for Boeing AH-64D Apache Block III helicopters

ReleasePratt & Whitney qualifies Fokker Aerostructures as a production source for the F135 static structure, awards follow-on contract for additional work

ReleaseGKN Aerospace wins USD multi-million contracts for A350 XWB landing flaps

ReleaseVZLU cooperates with Fokker Aerostructures on G650

ReleaseFokker signs substantial contract with Airbus for A350 XWB outboard flaps

ReleaseStork Fokker wins important JSF order for production of flaperons

ReleaseStork Fokker makes tail section, floor panels and fuselage panels for rolled out G650

ReleaseStork Aerospace receives Boeing contract for CH-47F Chinook aft section work

ReleaseStork Fokker supplies 2000th set of F-16 Flaperons to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

ReleaseStork Aerospace and Lockheed Martin sign agreement for F-35 JSF wiring, potential value up to US$ 2 billion

ReleaseGKN Aerospace-led Dutch collaboration to deliver €112M R&D programmes for sustainable aviation