News archive: GKN Aerospace - Filton | Airframer

13 July

ReleaseBIKAR Aerospace redefines aerospace material supply for GKN Aerospace

2 March

ReleaseArcher announces fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, US and UAE air taxi pilot programs on-track for 2026

26 February

The location where Archer’s UK engineering hub will be located in Bristol

Archer selects Bristol for UK engineering hub

The hub will support advanced commercial and defence engineering programmes, strengthening collaboration with Anduril UK and GKN on British Army and Ministry of Defence initiatives.

17 June

ReleaseVolz supports Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 prototype programme with advanced actuation systems

24 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace continues to pioneer next-generation wing technologies in Airbus SusWingS programme

24 July

The Full-scale Technology Demonstrator (FSTD) will begin flying later this year.

GKN delivers composite wing and booms for Supernal’s eVTOL

The composite wing assembly and booms are manufactured and supplied by GKN Aerospace’s sites in Bristol and Cowes, UK. This delivery follows preliminary agreements initiated in 2022 and 2023.

17 July

ReleaseVertical Aerospace unveils most advanced and powerful full-scale VX4 prototype ahead of flight test programme

20 March

GKN joins HyFIVE to lead liquid hydrogen fuel system

The HyFIVE liquid hydrogen fuel system complements GKN's existing hydrogen electric propulsion programme, H2GEAR.

15 August

ReleaseGKN Aerospace, Marshall and Parker Aerospace join forces to explore liquid hydrogen fuel systems for zero emission aircraft

19 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace's cryogenic hyperconducting technology unlocks hydrogen electric propulsion for large aircraft

22 February

ReleaseGKN Aerospace-led Skybus collaboration project completes successful feasibility studies

23 September

Fully integrated composite wing cover, manufactured within the National Composite Centre, prior to delivery to Airbus in Filton for sub-assembly.

Airbus ramps up development of new wing technologies

Wing of Tomorrow has reached a key milestone with the assembly of its first full-size wing prototype, while Airbus has also announced an extra-performing wing demonstrator project based on a Citation VII airframe.

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.

22 September

ReleaseGKN Aerospace delivers the first fixed trailing edge for Airbus' "Wing of Tomorrow" programme

29 March

ReleaseHexcel joins ASCEND project to accelerate development of lightweight advanced composites

18 March

The ASCEND consortium will develop and accelerate high volume composite technologies.

GKN leads UK collaboration in composite technology

Through a three-year commitment, the ASCEND partnership, backed by the UK government, will bring together expertise, capabilities and resources from across the wider UK aerospace and automotive supply chain.

12 March

Release£90 million boost to fire up aerospace manufacturing

3 February

GKN leads the charge towards hydrogen power

Targeting 2026 for the entry-into-service of hydrogen-powered aircraft, GKN is taking part in a £54 million collaborative H2GEAR programme to push hydrogen technology and accelerate decarbonisation.

2 February

ReleaseGKN Aerospace to accelerate sustainable aerospace technologies in future flight challenge

8 December

ReleaseGKN Aerospace, SAMC and AVIC Supply sign KV agreement for advanced aerostructures

14 October

GKN Aerospace is leading a team of experts to trial advanced technologies in a manufacturing environment.

GKN leads project to boost shop floor productivity

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, intelligent robotics, augmented reality, smart devices and data analytics will all play a part, as many of the UK's leading engineering firms pool their skills.

23 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace receives keys to Global Technology Centre in Bristol

21 October

ReleaseGKN Aerospace breaks new ground in large composite wing structure technology

5 September

ReleaseGKN Aerospace cuts assembly tool production time with Stratasys Additive Manufacturing

16 October

ReleaseGKN reinforces additive manufacturing leadership with GKN Additive

24 May

ReleaseThe fifth AFP MTorres machine for A350 XWB Wing Spars manufacturing starts production in GKN Aerospace

11 May

ReleaseGKN Aerospace recognised in Airbus supplier awards

31 January

ReleaseGKN Aerospace signs new five year contract with Velocity Composites

2 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace site gains top Airbus performance award

15 April

ReleaseGKN Aerospace commences collaborative research to create additive material for aerospace

16 March

ReleaseGKN Aerospace agrees strategic 'additive manufacturing' partnership with Arcam

30 October

ReleaseGKN Aerospace celebrates growth of the UK's National Composites Centre

21 October

ReleaseGKN Aerospace develops innovative wing leading edge

9 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace opens its fourth global engineering centre

2 May

ReleaseGKN Aerospace - Filton commences production for F-35 Lightning

20 December

ReleaseMagellan Aerospace secures a contract extension with GKN Aerospace to supply aluminium and titanium structural components

21 June

ReleaseLifting the A350 to the skies

6 April

ReleaseMagellan Aerospace (UK) Ltd is selected to manufacture details for A380 program for GKN Aerospace

24 June

ReleaseAircraft component maker elevates tube bending to new level

12 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace selects Brotje to provide state of the art automated assembly equipment for A350XWB wing structures.

7 April

ReleaseGKN Aerospace breaks first ground at its new manufacturing facility in Bristol, UK