GKN Aerospace

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Sweden has awarded GKN Aerospace a contract to build a clean-sheet turbojet-powered uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) demonstrator within 18 months to validate rapid development techniques.

Joby’s hybrid eVTOL; maritime drone demonstrations; Tokyo air taxis; and advancing additive manufacturing.

GKN Aerospace has joined a project aimed at growing the use of additive manufacturing in aircraft production.

Sweden’s defense materiel agency FMV has contracted Saab for an expansion of its ongoing multi-phase study work into future combat aircraft development.

As RTX'S Pratt & Whitney ramps up production of geared turbofan (GTF) engines, GKN Aerospace is adding build capacity at its Newington, Connecticut, facility.

Electrical wiring interconnection system experts GKN, Latecoere and Safran will have to design innovative, more capable and more reliable equipment.

GKN Aerospace is ramping up production of electric wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) for the Airbus A220.

Vertical Aerospace announced the successful closing of a $60 million equity raise, extending its cash runway through the middle of 2026.

UK extends aerospace backing; Elfly advances electric seaplane; Dutch back hydrogen-electric power; Aura and Vaeridion join forces.

Next-generation engine testing is ramping up as Airbus readies for scaled aircraft performance-level evaluations of its open-fan propulsion system.

AIRO Group, parent of eVTOL developer Jaunt Air Mobility, listed publicly on the Nasdaq stock exchange June 13.

GKN Aerospace's high-voltage wire harnesses have been delivered to RTX’s Collins Aerospace for testing on an experimental hybrid-electric PW1100G GTF.

GKN Aerospace is focusing on cryogenic cooling system and electrical network technology for hydrogen-fueled aircraft under the Airbus-led ICEFlight project.

GKN clarified its plans for hydrogen-aviation programs after Airbus’ decision to push back the expected development timescale for a hydrogen-powered airliner.

GKN Aerospace is exploring various mitigation avenues in an attempt to avoid the impact of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

GKN Aerospace is working to validate a new engine fan blade coating that will help make repaired blades “better than the original.”

GKN Aerospace is rerouting its hydrogen propulsion development road map.

A swift production pace will be essential for aircraft entering service in the 2030s, say Aernnova, Daher, GKN Aerospace, Latecoere and Saab.

GKN Aerospace is preparing aerostructures for the next generation of commercial aircraft and asking airframers to make sure suppliers have business cases.

The arduous timeline to certify a passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft has forced some contenders out of the race.

Melrose Industries, parent company of GKN Aerospace, posted 11% annual revenue growth in 2024 on the back ofdemand for its engines and aftermarket businesses.

The zero-emission airliner delay leaves advancing hydrogen to startups that are focusing on retrofits and smaller aircraft.

New MRO facilities and agreements are highlights of this issue’s roundup.

The UK eVTOL startup showcases progress with aircraft and battery development as it prepares to close a vital new funding round.