GKN Aerospace Strengthens Collaboration with Pratt & Whitney on PW1500G and PW1900G

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  • Expands long-standing RRSP relationship with Pratt & Whitney

  • Reinforces GKN Aerospace’s role on PW1500G and PW1900G GTF programs

  • Captures value from in-house developed robotic processes

GKN Aerospace has secured an agreement with Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, to include low-pressure compressor (LPC) vanes for the Pratt & Whitney PW1500G and PW1900G GTF™ engines, powering the Airbus A220 and Embraer E-Jet E2 families, within the existing risk and revenue sharing program (RRSP).
 
The contract includes a majority of the volumes for all the major vanes in the low pressure system. Under the agreement, GKN Aerospace will support the engines throughout their full lifecycle, expected to extend for many decades to come.

Adding these products to our current RRSP is a significant milestone for GKN Aerospace and a strong endorsement of our capabilities in blades and vanes. Securing a majority share of LPC vane production on the PW1500G and PW1900G programs strengthens our collaboration with Pratt & Whitney and provides long-term stability for our Newington facility. It also positions us well for future growth on next-generation engine platforms.

Joakim Andersson President Engines GKN Aerospace


GKN Aerospace’s production of these components began in 2018, initially at a lower volume share. Since then, the relationship has grown and the work has been further industrialised at GKN Aerospace’s Newington facility.
 
LPC vanes are produced using a highly automated robotic milling process. The introduction of in-house super-polishing has reduced lead times and improved yield, strengthening overall manufacturing performance. This contract marks a further step in developing GKN Aerospace’s global capability in blades and vanes.
 
The agreement provides a strong platform for future growth, reinforcing Newington’s position as a centre of excellence for metallic aero-engine components and supporting opportunities on next-generation engine platforms.
 
The award reflects the strong collaboration between GKN Aerospace and the Pratt & Whitney team. The next phase will focus on ramp-up, with the aim of achieving full production by the third quarter of this year.