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news archive 2007

GKN selected by Airbus as preferred partner

28/12/2007



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GKN Aerospace and Sikorsky Aircraft complete the development of an advanced all-composite tailcone for the BLACK HAWK Helicopter

03/12/2007

GKN Aerospace, teamed with Sikorsky Aircraft and the US Army’s ManTech Program Office, has completed the design, development and manufacture of the UH-60 Common Composite Tailcone (CTC) test units for BLACK HAWK helicopters. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX)

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New support agreement with AJW Aviation now in operation

06/11/2007

See us at MRO Europe, November 7th and 8th 2007, Milan. Stand 341/343/345

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GKN Aerospace now approved for manufacture of replacement windshields for Boeing 737 Classic and Next Generation aircraft.

05/11/2007

See us at MRO Europe, November 7th and 8th 2007, Milan. Stand 341/343/345

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GKN Aerospace Engine Fan Blade Repair Operation Grows to 50,000 Blades per Year. . . Appoints new General Manager, Expands service

05/11/2007

See us at MRO Europe, November 7th and 8th 2007, Milan. Stand 341/343/345.

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GKN Aerospace teams with FMW Composite Systems in the first use of ‘TMMC’ material on a commercial aircraft programme – for the Boeing 787

18/10/2007

GKN Aerospace has been awarded a contract by Boeing to develop and supply advanced titanium metal matrix composite (TMMC) thrust links for the Boeing 787. This represents the first use of TMMC in a commercial application.

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AUSA sees the latest in transparent armor from GKN Aerospace. Visit us at booth number 2069.

08/10/2007

GKN Aerospace will exhibit at AUSA this month - displaying its industry-leading transparent armor technologies, which provide high levels of ballistic and artillery fragment protection.

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Latest transparencies contracts progress with Embraer and Bombardier

20/09/2007

See us at NBAA, stand number 4918

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GKN Aerospace gains business across its composites and metallics operations on major biz jet programmes

20/09/2007

See us at NBAA, Stand number 4918

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GKN Aerospace focuses on growing aero-engines activity in the business aviation sector

20/09/2007

See us at NBAA, Booth number 4918

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GKN Aerospace brings the latest in transparent armour to DSEI

10/09/2007

Visit us on stand number 624 at the Show

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GKN Aerospace delivers the first Merlin On-board Maintenance Platform for the RN Type 45 Destroyer

10/09/2007

See us at DSEI – stand number 624

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GKN Aerospace completes the TAMG acquisition - and explains the business benefits.

28/06/2007

GKN Aerospace today announces the successful completion of the acquisition of Teleflex Aerospace Manufacturing Group (TAMG).

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World’s first electro-thermal ice protection system for a civil aircraft – for the B-787 - successfully completes icing tunnel tests

18/06/2007

The GKN/Ultra electro-thermal Wing Ice Protection System (WIPS) for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which will be the first all electro-thermal anti-ice / de-ice system to be qualified for use on a civil airliner, has successfully completed a 30 month program of icing tunnel tests in the Boeing Research Aircraft Icing Tunnel (BRAIT).

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GKN Aerospace offers ever more comprehensive service to regional aviation.

21/05/2007

See us at RAA, 21 – 24 May, Memphis, TN - GKN Aerospace supplies blended winglet for the Boeing 737-300/500 - Nacelles aftermarket business growth targeted - Composite and metallic repair business gains new customers - South West Airlines Boeing 737 passenger window spares supply now underway - Radome test range adds new repair and test certifications.

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GKN Aerospace gains aft transition development on the Sikorsky CH-53K HLR - value in excess of $70M

16/05/2007

GKN Aerospace has been awarded a System Design & Development (SDD) contract for the Fuselage Aft Transition for the US Marine Corps’ next generation Heavy Lift aircraft, the Sikorsky CH-53K. The Aft-Cabin Transition section includes the cargo ramp and overhead door. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

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GKN Aerospace signs deal with AJW Aviation for passenger windows

10/05/2007

May 9th, 2007. Today at the Airline Purchasing Exhibition, London, GKN Aerospace signed an agreement with AJW Aviation covering the exclusive distribution of CrystalVue II™ passenger cabin windows.

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GKN Aerospace to develop and build Blended Winglets for Boeing 767-300ER and 737-300/500, in multi-year agreements with Aviation Partners Boeing.

26/04/2007

Following the recent announcement of American Airlines as the launch customer for the Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) 767-300ER blended winglet, GKN Aerospace can now announce its selection by Aviation Partners Boeing to produce this winglet, as well as the winglet for the 737-300/500.

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Lockheed Martin chooses GKN Aerospace for F-22A contracts, with $15m more business announced.

10/04/2007

See us at Table #14 at SME Composites Manufacturing, 2007, Salt Lake City, April 11th - 12th.

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GKN acquisition of US aerospace group increases civil sector exposure and extends aero engine capability

04/04/2007



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GKN Aerospace to become key supplier to HondaJet

21/03/2007



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GKN Aerospace Rotary Wing Business Grows with Composites and Metallics, Fuel and Flotation Systems, Windows and De-icing Equipment.

02/03/2007

See us at HAI in Orlando, Florida, March 1st – 3rd, 2007, on booth number 4102.

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GKN Aerospace selected by Hanwha Corporation to supply fuel bladders for the Korean Helicopter Programme (KHP)

01/03/2007

GKN Aerospace is to design, develop and provide initial supply of advanced fuel bladders for the Republic of Korean Army (ROKA) helicopter, the KHP. This contract, awarded by Hanwha Corporation, has a value approaching $3.5m and is the culmination of a lengthy collaboration.

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GKN Aerospace markets Bullet Resistant Glass at IDEX 2007

30/01/2007

GKN Aerospace markets Bullet Resistant Glass at IDEX 2007 See us at booth no. 2105

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GKN Aerospace sees healthy business growth in India through long term partnership with 'Infotech'.

16/01/2007

See us on the GKN Aerospace stand no C4.8j at Aero India, Bangalore, 7 – 11 February, 2007.

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GKN Aerospace at Aero India

16/01/2007

Aircraft transparencies and de-icing systems, fuel and emergency flotation systems are marketed on the GKN Aerospace stand, no C4.8j at Aero India, Bangalore, 7 – 11 February, 2007.

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