Verified Nov 2026
CNC Machining
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Birmingham, England
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Since 1759
GKN Aerospace is a British aerospace supplier headquartered in Birmingham, England, founded in 1759. It employs roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people, with estimated revenue of $1 to 5 billion, and is privately held. The company designs and manufactures aerospace systems and components for helicopters, business jets, passenger aircraft and military aircraft, and serves automotive, defense, renewable energy and industrial equipment markets as well. In April 2026 it was awarded a five-year Rolls-Royce engine repair contract that extended its work into Trent 700 fan blade repairs.
GKN Aerospace at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1759
Headquarters
Birmingham, England
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
1515
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Military & Defense
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1515
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
India · Germany · Italy · Israel
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from GKN Aerospace.
What this tells a buyer
No customs trade data is available in the record, and the most recent reported development is the April 2026 five-year Rolls-Royce engine repair contract award.
The company holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications and lists machining, composites, welding, gear and sheet metal capabilities among its products.
Boeing is reported as a customer, and the company operates across 32 manufacturing locations in 12 countries according to its published description.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
267 years in operation (founded 1759).
Holds AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
GKN Aerospace is a British aerospace supplier headquartered in Birmingham, England, founded in 1759. It employs roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people, with estimated revenue of $1 to 5 billion, and is privately held. The company designs and manufactures aerospace systems and components for helicopters, business jets, passenger aircraft and military aircraft, and serves automotive, defense, renewable energy and industrial equipment markets as well. In April 2026 it was awarded a five-year Rolls-Royce engine repair contract that extended its work into Trent 700 fan blade repairs.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1759 |
Headquarters | Birmingham, England |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | CNC Machining |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What GKN Aerospace makes
The company holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications and lists machining, composites, welding, gear and sheet metal capabilities among its products.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Composite, Machining, Welding, Gear, Emissions, Sheet Metal, Glass (source: gknaerospace.com).
Certifications
GKN Aerospace is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — gknaerospace.com
ISO 14001 — gknaerospace.com
ISO 45001 — gknaerospace.com
ISO 9001 — gknaerospace.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs trade data is available in the record, and the most recent reported development is the April 2026 five-year Rolls-Royce engine repair contract award. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1515 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including India · Germany · Italy · Israel.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Boeing — reported by pfonline.com
Latest developments
2026-11-02 — GKN Aerospace Teams With Rösler on HPT Blade Mass Finishing, Shot Blasting (pfonline.com)
2026-10-08 — GKN Aerospace och Saab fördjupar samarbetet kring Gripen E/F | GKN Aerospace Sweden (mynewsdesk.com)
2026-07-29 — GKN Aerospace Showcases World-Leading Uncrewed Industrial Capability on Prototype CCA - News - News & insights - GKN (gknaerospace.com)
2026-07-22 — GKN Aerospace Expands North Charlestown Facility to Strengthen Engine Component Manufacturing Capabilities - News - News & insights - GKN (gknaerospace.com)
2026-04-21 — GKN Aerospace Awarded Five-Year Rolls-Royce Engine Repair Contract, Expands into Trent 700 Fan Blade Repairs - News - News & insights - GKN (gknaerospace.com)
2026-04-13 — GKN Aerospace and U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to Advance Additive Manufacturing for Aerostructures - News - News & insights - GKN (gknaerospace.com)
Facilities
GKN Aerospace is headquartered in Birmingham, England. Public sources also reference these locations:
San Diego, USA — gknaerospace.com
Company details
Boeing is reported as a customer, and the company operates across 32 manufacturing locations in 12 countries according to its published description. GKN Aerospace was founded in 1759, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Birmingham, England. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 267 years in operation (founded 1759). Holds AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does GKN Aerospace make?
GKN Aerospace is a British aerospace supplier headquartered in Birmingham, England, founded in 1759. It employs roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people, with estimated revenue of $1 to 5 billion, and is privately held. The company designs and manufactures aerospace systems and components for helicopters, business jets, passenger aircraft and military aircraft, and serves automotive, defense, renewable energy and industrial equipment markets as well. In April 2026 it was awarded a five-year Rolls-Royce engine repair contract that extended its work into Trent 700 fan blade repairs.
Where is GKN Aerospace headquartered?
GKN Aerospace is headquartered in Birmingham, England.
When was GKN Aerospace founded?
GKN Aerospace was founded in 1759.
How big is GKN Aerospace?
GKN Aerospace has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does GKN Aerospace hold?
GKN Aerospace lists AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does GKN Aerospace import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 1515 inbound shipments for GKN Aerospace, with top origins including India · Germany · Italy · Israel.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+44 121 210 9800
Certification
AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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