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Boeing’s F-15 and F/A-18 production lines in jeopardy as key supplier plans to shutter factory
Alert 5 reports: Boeing's production of the F-15 and F/A-18 fighter jets faces disruption due to an ongoing dispute with a key supplier, GKN Aerospace. GKN plans to shutter its Hazelwood, Missouri factory by the end of 2024, jeopardizing the production of "superplastics" and "flight-control surfaces" critical to both aircraft.
GKN Aerospace and Boeing
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GKN Aerospace News and Events
2024-04-26T11:26:55.192511-07:00 •
Boeing Reacquires St. Louis Facility from GKN Aerospace Amid Litigation Settlement
Boeing has concluded the purchase of its former St. Louis facility from GKN Aerospace, marking an end to their legal disputes and ensuring the continuation of F-15 and F/A-18 aerostructure manufacturing.
2024-04-20T04:06:43.976819-07:00 •
Boeing Faces F-15 and F/A-18 Production Hurdles as GKN Aerospace Closes Factory
A significant dispute with GKN Aerospace may disrupt Boeing's F-15 and F/A-18 production due to the planned closure of GKN's Missouri facility, vital for manufacturing specific aircraft components.
2024-04-17T07:42:14.635690-07:00 •
GKN Nears Milestones in H2Gear Hydrogen-Electric Project
Despite encountering supply chain obstacles, GKN Aerospace is advancing towards key milestones with its cutting-edge H2Gear hydrogen-electric powertrain initiative.
2024-04-16T13:18:27.214585-07:00 •
GKN Aerospace Nears Completion of Major Restructuring, per CEO
In a significant transformation, GKN Aerospace is closing in on the final phase of its extensive restructuring initiative aimed at bolstering operational efficiency.
2024-04-16T11:47:20.680885-07:00 •
GKN Aerospace Battles Supply Chain Woes to Progress H2GEAR Programme
GKN Aerospace's development of a 1MW hydrogen-electric powertrain under the H2GEAR programme faces delays due to supply chain disruptions affecting cryogenic electric motor components.
2024-04-04T13:03:18.095615-07:00 •
Aerospace CTOs Address Industry’s Net-Zero Carbon Challenge
Executives from Boeing, Embraer, GKN, and Honeywell outline crucial technological advancements necessary to achieve the aerospace sector's ambitious carbon reduction goals in the upcoming decades.
2024-03-26T23:06:36.812185-07:00 •
GKN Aerospace Advances in Sustainable Aviation with HyFIVE Liquid Hydrogen Project
GKN Aerospace intensifies its commitment to eco-friendly aviation by joining the HyFIVE consortium, aiming to pioneer liquid hydrogen fuel systems for aircraft, marking a significant leap towards reducing carbon emissions in the sector.
2024-03-26T08:04:16.653348-07:00 •
Cranfield University to Establish UK’s Premier £69M Hydrogen Hub at its Airport
Cranfield University has secured a £69 million grant to create a groundbreaking hydrogen research facility, marking a significant step towards achieving net-zero emissions in aviation.
2024-03-22T04:05:40.747860-07:00 •
Sweden Advances in Future Fighter Aircraft Development
Saab and GKN Aerospace have secured concept study contracts from Sweden's FMV, aiming to integrate advanced technologies into the next generation of fighter aircraft, encompassing both manned and unmanned capabilities.
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GKN Aerospace Secures Decade-Long LEAP Engine Support Deal with Safran
Expanding its partnership, GKN Aerospace will produce new shafts and spare parts for LEAP 1A and potential LEAP 1B engines, enhancing Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX operational capabilities. Deliveries are set for the second half of 2024.
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UK Consortium Pushes for Government Support in Hydrogen Aviation Leadership
A coalition led by Airbus SE, easyJet Plc, and Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc alongside the Hydrogen in Aviation alliance urges the UK for increased funding and a strategic roadmap to achieve a leading global position in hydrogen-powered aviation by 2050.
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GKN Aerospace Achieves Record Profits and Margins in 2023
A surge in demand for airframe structures and engine components has propelled GKN Aerospace, a Melrose PLC subsidiary, to outstanding financial performance in 2023, marking a significant year of growth.
