GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace Services Limited
Birmingham, United Kingdom
About
GKN Aerospace is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in Birmingham, United Kingdom working in air systems, space.
GKN Aerospace is a global tier one aerospace supplier of aerostructures, engine systems and aftermarket services. It designs, develops and manufactures structural and rotating engine components, subsystems, modules, landing gear, electrical wiring interconnection systems, transparencies and ice-protection systems. Its products serve commercial, business, helicopter, advanced air mobility and military aircraft, as well as space launcher engines and industrial gas turbines, for aircraft and engine manufacturers and tier one suppliers. The company operates 32 manufacturing locations in 12 countries and reports a workforce of 16,000 employees. It is part of Melrose PLC and has a dedicated defence business addressing military aircraft and fighter engine programmes.
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Defense domains
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Aerostructures
Aircraft structures
Lightweight composite and metallic airframe and engine structures, including wing structures, fuselages and empennages.
Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems
Aircraft electrical systems
Electrical distribution and wiring interconnection systems for commercial and military aircraft and engines.
Landing gear components
Aircraft landing gear
Landing gear components for aircraft.
Transparencies
Aircraft transparencies
Aircraft transparency products for airframes.
Ice protection systems
Aircraft subsystems
Ice-protection systems for aircraft.
Engine components and modules
Aero-engine components
Structural and rotating engine components, subsystems and modules, including military fighter engine components.
