GKN opens $55 million aeroengine repair facility in North America
Enhanced support is now available for next-gen engine components and legacy systems, including GE LEAP and Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan models.
GKN Aerospace (Redditch, U.K.) has invested $55 million into the opening of a 150,000-square-foot facility in San Diego, California. The site increases GKN’s capacity in addition to strengthening the company’s global repair network and its commitment to sustainable maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions for aeroengines.
“This investment brings the latest automated manufacturing technologies to our business, while emphasizing our commitment to our customers in North America and helping to meet the growing demand for MRO in the region,” says Joakim Andersson, president of GKN Engine Systems.
The facility is adjacent to GKN Aerospace’s existing engines site in San Diego and effectively doubles MRO capacity in the region. This expansion will provide advanced repair solutions for current and next-generation engine components, including GE LEAP and Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan models, alongside legacy platforms. Equipped with automation and robotics, GKN expects the San Diego facility to enhance product reliability, boost efficiency and reduce turnaround times for global partners.
With the expansion, the facility now supports more than 400 customers with repair technologies for civil and military aeroengines. GKN Aerospace’s current team in San Diego of 900 employees is set to grow significantly in the coming years, and GKN Aerospace will continue to invest in developing specialist skills and capabilities.
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