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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT
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Contents 04 GKN Aerospace at a glance 24 08 Global Technology Centres 18 World leading engine Defence Aerostructures Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems Transparencies Landing Gear Ice protection systems, fuel tanks and flotation systems Our Global Footprint Our Customers SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT
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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. For decades, GKN Aerospace technologies have inspired and industrialised the aerospace industry, combining engineering excellence and technology leadership. T oday we are truly global, with 15,000 employees in 12 countries at 38 manufacturing locations around the world. All major aircraft and engine manufacturers rely on our advanced technologies. Our aerostructures, engine systems and special products improve the performance of more than 100,000 flights every day. GKN Aerospace is...
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Innovative technology Helping to create all-new technology solutions to reduce weight and lower emissions. Sustainability We take sustainability seriously and are committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions, both through improvements in the way we operate and our technology heralding a new era of zeroemission flight. Operational excellence Highly automated processes to industrialise aerospace innovations Global footprint With our unique network across the world we are always close to our customers. Strong heritage 250 years of industrial leadership and 100 years of aviation technology....
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Technology driving differentiation GKN Aerospace has strong technology positions to make aircraft fly further, faster and greener. We aim to deliver the best technology today and develop the innovative technologies of tomorrow. SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT We are technology leaders in aerostructures, engine systems, transparencies, and wiring systems. Our advanced technologies are on board 90% of today’s aircraft. Innovation is a continuous process of taking advanced aerospace technologies to the next technology level. Lightweight composites, electrification, hydrogen propulsion systems,...
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SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES > Lightweight Composite Solutions Including Thermoplastic Expertise > Advanced Wiring Solutions > Additive Manufacturing > Hydrogen Propulsion Systems SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT
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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT Innovation Center Innovatum Global Technology Centre in Bristol
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Global Technology Centres OUR GTCs Industry-wide collaboration, technical innovation and strong partnerships are key to achieve a truly sustainable future of aerospace. In our GTCs we are bringing the world's leading aerospace ecosystems together, creating innovation hubs where industry, academia, knowledge institutes and SMEs are collaborating on a sustainable future of flight. An ecosystem of universities, research and technology organisations, catapults, Government organisations and industrial partners Four Global Technology Centres Trollhattan, Sweden: Laser Welding and AM techniques,...
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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT We are putting sustainability at the heart of our business, both in the way we operate and the technology we develop. We know the biggest impact we can make is by developing solutions which reduce in-flight emissions, contributing towards the industry goal of net zero 2050. That is why GKN Aerospace is developing the technologies that will enhance existing aircraft, as well as innovating to support a new generation of aircraft producing no emissions at all. Read more about our commitment to sustainability here.
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GKN Aerospace is taking action today to ensure that, as a business, we become Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions net zero by 2050. Our strategy sets challenging nearer term targets with 5 work streams covering: our products’ environmental lifecycle; our facilities’ energy use, waste and emissions; our suppliers and sustainable procurement; our new procurement; our new business selection and, finally; how our people live and work. Our Global Technology Centres also represent a major commitment to developing the sustainable aerospace technology of the future. Conserve our planet’s natural...
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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT GKN Aerospace led the design and manufacture of the fully integrated wing, tail and electrical wiring interconnection systems for Eviation’s all-electric ALICE and the electrical wiring interconnection system and wing for Vertical Aerospace’s all-electric VX4. Read more about our commitment to sustainability here
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GKN Aerospace has applied its long-term experience and in-depth knowledge of wing trailing edges and advanced composite technology for Airbus’ ”Wing of tomorrow” programme and has now delivered composite spar and fixed trailing edge demonstrators. Our technologies are supporting the high-rate, low-cost manufacturing of composite components using large scale Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) technology. This could result in up to 20% weight savings on large commercial aircraft. THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES Sustainable thermoplastic composites save at least 10% weight compared to traditional...
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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT
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ELECTRICAL WIRING INTERCONNECTION SYSTEMS LANDING GEAR PROPULSION SYSTEMS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT GKN Aerospace is the leading global tier one aerospace supplier for the majority of the world’s aircraft manufacturers. From lightweight aerostructures to smart engine systems, from wiring systems to landing gear, and from ice protection systems to transparencies, GKN Aerospace is the original aerospace innovator.
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Engines We support our customers in delivering world-leading, sustainable propulsion solutions. Our innovative engine systems offer significant improvements in performance and fuel consumption. PRODUCTS AND C A PA B I L I T I E S SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT Compressor Statics Military Systems Parts Repair Biofuel tests engine
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17 SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT CIVIL ENGINES We are a super tier one provider of high performance structural and rotating engine components. Based on our diverse range of capabilities and close partnerships with major aero-engine OEMs, we lead the industry in fabrication of advanced engine structures, cases and frames. We provide tailored repair and overhaul services, supporting our customers around the world, and also offer electric wiring solutions for propulsion systems. DEFENCE ENGINES We are the OEM and T ype Certificate holder of the RM12 engine powering the Gripen C/D fighter. That...
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