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GKN Aerospace and Boeing extend partnership on significant military aircraft contracts
Monday, 11 May 2020

GKN Aerospace has announced that it has signed a strategic agreement with Boeing to solidify a continued working partnership until 2023. The agreement includes continued supply to three military aircraft.

The agreement covers the production of structural components and assemblies for:

- F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

- F-15E Strike Eagle

- C-17 Globemaster III

GKN Aerospace has been a sole-source supplier for items such as external surfaces, internal structures, wing trailing and leading edges for these Boeing aircraft since 2001.

Krisstie Kondrotis, President - Defense Business, GKN Aerospace said: “This contract not only solidifies a continued partnership with Boeing, but is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our GKN Aerospace employees. We will strive to meet our commitments under this agreement and align on future opportunities utilizing GKN Aerospace capabilities and advanced technology improvements.”

Contact details from our directory:
GKN Aerospace - Aerostructures North America Wings, Fuselage Sections, Metal Structures, Metal & Alloy Forgings, Winglets, Aircraft Structural Components, Aircraft Control Surfaces
Boeing Defense, Space & Security Airframer
Related aircraft programs:
Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet
Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle
Related directory sectors:
Structural Components
Airframe Assemblies