
GKN Aerospace is one of the world’s largest independent first tier suppliers to the global aviation industry. With over 100 years aerospace experience, we harness our considerable knowledge and advanced manufacturing technologies to supply high-value, integrated assemblies in both metallic and composite materials. We employ approximately 17,000 people in more than 61 locations across three continents.
What we do
GKN Aerospace provides complex, high-performance, high-value components and assemblies for aerostructures, engine products, landing gear and wiring systems and special products including glass, acrylic and polycarbonate transparencies, and ice protection systems.
Substantial investment ensures GKN Aerospace is at the forefront of technology delivering real and practical benefits to our customers. Partnering with the world’s major airframers and engine OEMs, we deliver competitive advantage through advanced design and manufacturing that provides best value and enhanced performance: advantages which retain our position as a world leader in aerostructures, engine systems, nacelles and transparencies. All products are backed by GKN Aerospace’s comprehensive and responsive aftermarket service.
GKN Aerospace is committed to delivering excellence across its business. Through ongoing investment in development of our employees, our technologies and our customer programmes, GKN Aerospace is well positioned to continue the strong growth it has achieved in recent years.
The GKN Aerospace advantage:
Advanced manufacturing
High rate processing
Flexible manufacturing
Energy efficient system
Low cost solutions
High performance aerostructures
Improved performance
Multi-functional structures
Integrated structures
High performance engine structures
Weight optimised structures
Performance improvement
Environmental technologies
High performance transparencies
Improved stealth capabilities
Improved optical characteristics
Improved passenger environment
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