The contract will be fulfilled from GKN Aerospace’s newly opened 150,000-square-foot facility in San Diego, California. This state-of-the-art site features advanced automation and robotics to improve efficiency, boost reliability, and shorten turnaround times for critical engine components.
With over 15 years of experience in PW2000 fan blade repairs, GKN Aerospace will offer high-quality solutions for this vital military platform. The San Diego facility is designed to handle up to 80,000 fan blade repairs annually, serving more than 400 global customers.
Gerald Coste, Senior Vice President for the Engines MRO Business at GKN Aerospace, commented: “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.”
He added: “This agreement reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class, innovative repair solutions for both military and commercial customers.” The new contract marks a key step in the company’s continued growth in the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sector across both defence and civil aviation markets.
