GKN Aerospace has two service groups: Aerospace Components and Aviation Repair. Aerospace Components specializes in its branded lightweight Unistructure and Unisandwich chemically-milled alloy parts for engines, airframe structures, and launch vehicles. Every new military fighter and bomber aircraft jet engine built in America since 1976 has utilized Unistructure bypass ducts.

Aviation Repair has the capability of handling repairs for major manufacturers including International Aero Engines, Honeywell, and General Electric. Chem-tronics repairs fan and compressor blades, fan disks, and cases for jet engines in service around the world. It applies protective carbide coatings to improve the lifespan of blades and increase their durability.

Geographic Reach

The company operates in more than 60 locations across three continents.

Strategy

In order to grow its business, GKN Aerospace is focusing on areas such as building upon its existing programs for new aircraft platforms and pursuing long term contracts on selective high-growth and long-running platforms. It also aims to deploy new technologies for future commercial and military aircraft, improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and minimize its environmental impact of aviation.