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GKN Aerospace secures contract with Boeing for C-17 fan blade repairs

GKN Aerospace has signed a three-year contract with Boeing to provide fan blade repair services for the C-17 Globemaster engines.

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Leveraging 15+ years of experience in PW2000 fan blade repairs, GKN Aerospace will deliver high-quality, efficient repair solutions for this critical military platform from its new state-of-the-art site in San Diego.

The contract represents a significant milestone in GKN Aerospace’s ongoing expansion of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities for both military and civil aero-engine components. The new 150,000-square-foot San Diego facility, equipped with state-of-the-art automation and robotics, enhances product reliability, increases efficiency, and reduces turnaround times. Supporting over 400 customers, the facility is capable of repairing 80,000 fan blades annually ensuring the highest standards of performance, reliability, and customer support across the industry.

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Gerald Coste, Senior Vice President for the Engines MRO Business said: “This contract further strengthens our long-standing partnership with Boeing. With our deep expertise in fan blade repair and a highly skilled team in San Diego, we are proud to support the C-17 Globemaster fleet. This agreement reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class, innovative repair solutions for both military and commercial customers.”

GKN Aerospace is a global multi-technology leader in the aerospace industry, specialising in the development and delivery of cutting-edge aerostructures and engine systems. Our unrivalled products, systems, and services are integral to 90% of today's aircraft ranging from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes and advanced air mobility vehicles to state-of-the-art fighter aircraft.

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Our commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology is evident in the application of lightweight composites, additive fabrication, electrical wiring interconnection systems, and groundbreaking engine systems, reducing both weight and cost in today’s aircraft and engines. GKN Aerospace is at the forefront of sustainable technology, developing breakthrough solutions to achieve emission-free flight. Our global technology centres collaborate with industry partners around the world to accelerate the development of pioneering technologies, including hydrogen-powered propulsion and all-electric flight. 

Operating in 12 countries, GKN Aerospace employs a workforce of 16,000 employees across more than 30 locations. GKN Aerospace has global sales of £3.47bn and is listed under its parent company name Melrose Industries PLC (LSE:MRO). 

 

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