Dowty

Dowty is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in Gloucester, United Kingdom working in air systems, naval systems, mro & logistics.

Dowty, a GE Aerospace company, designs, manufactures, certifies and supports electronically controlled, all-composite propeller systems for civil and military aircraft, marine hovercraft and amphibious aircraft. Its propellers are used on military transporters and on engines from major turboprop powerplant manufacturers. The company's military work includes propeller systems for the C-130J, a C-130J propeller repair and overhaul capability at Robins Air Force Base, and a propeller MRO agreement with Marshall Aerospace for C-130J operators. Dowty also holds approved maintenance and production organisation status for regional turboprops and business aircraft, and operates sites in Gloucestershire (UK), Sterling (Virginia, USA) and Brisbane (Australia). Its propeller systems are used in both civil and military applications, including commercial airliners, military airlifters, multi-role seaplanes and marine hovercraft.