GKN Aerospace

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

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

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

By Tony Osborne
GKN Aerospace is exploring various mitigation avenues in an attempt to avoid the impact of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

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

By Tony Osborne
GKN Aerospace is rerouting its hydrogen propulsion development road map.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
A swift production pace will be essential for aircraft entering service in the 2030s, say Aernnova, Daher, GKN Aerospace, Latecoere and Saab.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Thierry Dubois
GKN Aerospace is preparing aerostructures for the next generation of commercial aircraft and asking airframers to make sure suppliers have business cases.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick, Ben Goldstein, Garrett Reim
The arduous timeline to certify a passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft has forced some contenders out of the race.
Advanced Air Mobility

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

By Graham Warwick, Guy Norris, Thierry Dubois
The zero-emission airliner delay leaves advancing hydrogen to startups that are focusing on retrofits and smaller aircraft.
Emerging Technologies

Aviation Week Staff
New MRO facilities and agreements are highlights of this issue’s roundup.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Angus Batey
The UK eVTOL startup showcases progress with aircraft and battery development as it prepares to close a vital new funding round.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Sean Broderick
GKN Aerospace is transitioning to a new, purpose-built engine parts repair facility in San Diego to meet increasing demand and expand its capabilities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
GKN Aerospace is leveraging digitized processes and additive fabrication to drive aero-engine efficiencies.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
A new industrial reality has emerged. “It’s no longer about markets; it’s more about production,” says Richard Aboulafia.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
Hydrogen-electric propulsion is going to start in the subregional sector. Can it grow into mainstream aviation?
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
What could the supply chain look like for the next generation of single-aisles?
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
With industry leaders working to certify their aircraft, it was up to alternative propulsion developers to take limelight at the Farnborough Airshow.
ZZZ_Advanced Air Mobility Departments

By Graham Warwick
The UK company is aiming for service entry by the end of the decade.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
A GKN Aerospace-led project to develop and test a 2-megawatt cryogenic hybrid-electric propulsion system is one of five to be backed by UK government funding.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
The facility in Chelveston, England, is planned to be operational by 2025.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Michael Bruno, Ben Goldstein
Do Airbus and Boeing’s aerostructures reintegrations represent a trend, anomalies or both?
Farnborough Airshow

By Angus Batey
Britain stands on the cusp of taking a leading role in the deployment of hydrogen-electric power systems in aviation, says insiders.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Steve Trimble
The newly announced plan is part of a wider effort to expand production and repair capacity for the F-35’s acrylic transparencies.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare