GKN Aerospace secures Typhoon transparencies contract

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Under this contract, GKN Aerospace will continue to support the sustainment of the Typhoon fleet by ensuring the ongoing delivery of transparencies to the international customers. 

This agreement also guarantees uninterrupted production at the Luton facility, providing long-term stability to the order book well into the next decade.

Shawn Black, President of GKN Aerospace’s Defence business, said: “This is a critical time for the European defence industry as it steps up to meet increasing government commitments and growing equipment needs. We are proud to continue our long partnership with BAE Systems on this iconic platform, and honoured to support the Typhoon fleet and protect our servicemen and women.”

GKN Aerospace is a global multi-technology leader in the aerospace and defence 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 and collaborative combat vehicles.

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 £3.4 billion and is listed under its parent company name Melrose Industries PLC. 

Eurofighter Typhoon is one of the world’s most advanced multirole combat aircraft produced by a four-nation European consortium, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom and operated by nine air forces worldwide.

The programme supports more than 20,000 jobs across UK including highly-skilled engineering and manufacturing roles contributing £1.4 billion to the UK economy in export sales, which has already returned more than double the UK’s £12 billion investment back to the economy.