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Photo of the GKN Aerospace Global Technology Centre.

Sunday 31st January 2021 SH (Editor)

Filton research centre to play major role in hydrogen-powered plane project

An engineering centre of excellence located in Filton is to play a major role in a £54.4 million project to develop a liquid hydrogen propulsion system for regional aircraft that could eventually be scaled up to larger aircraft.

Visualisation of the proposed Global Technology Centre.

Wednesday 30th January 2019 SH (Editor)

Aerospace firm to build multi-million pound technology centre on former East Works site

Engineering giant GKN Aerospace has announced plans to build a £32 million research and development facility on the former Rolls-Royce East Works site south of Gipsy Patch Lane.

Reception for Airbus and BAE Systems sites at Filton, Bristol.

Wednesday 27th February 2013 SH (Editor)

Mixed results for Filton aerospace and defence firms

Global aerospace and defence firms with bases in Filton have posted mixed financial results over the past fortnight. BAE Systems reported a 6.4% drop in earnings before interest and tax to £1.895 billion, which was lower than market predictions. The company, which was recently planning to merge with Airbus parent firm EADS, said defence cuts in Europe and the US had

Friday 4th May 2012 SH (Editor)

GKN Aerospace commences production for F-35 Lightning

The GKN Aerospace plant at Filton has commenced production of precision machined titanium structures for BAE Systems, a principal subcontractor to Lockheed Martin, for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft (JSF). The Filton site will work in partnership with the GKN Aerospace sister operation in St. Louis, USA, with Filton undertaking manufacture of ten titanium structural parts. These

Thursday 19th April 2012 SH (Editor)

Filton site contributes to GKN Aerospace profits

Engineering group GKN has reported a 19% rise in first-quarter profits, with its Bristol-based aerospace interests contributing strongly. The aerospace division, which makes wing parts for Airbus at its plants at Filton and Easter Compton, achieved a 13% rise in trading profits to £36m during the period on sales 5% higher at £370m. The division was helped by a significant

Part of the Airbus site at Filton, Bristol

Tuesday 31st January 2012 SH (Editor)

Filton site in line for new Airbus jobs

The Airbus site at Filton is in line for a share of 600 jobs that the European aircraft manufacturer has promised to create in the UK this year. But the company has also warned UK suppliers that they needed to maintain competitive pricing in order to ensure continued work. The company said Britain’s GKN Aerspace, which also has a base