• Multi-year agreements cover repair solutions for GTF engine components for the next five to 10 years across more than 20 component types
  • In Trollhättan, Sweden, GKN will be applying cutting-edge Directed Energy Deposition (DED) additive technology to repair worn features that would otherwise be unfixable
  • Sites in Johor, Malaysia, and San Diego, USA expand capabilities into composite fan blades, thermal coatings, and advanced ultrasonic shot peening.

Farnborough, 21 July 2026 – GKN Aerospace has secured a series of contract awards with Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, reinforcing its position as a key Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) provider for GTF engines. Spanning the next 5 to 10 years, these agreements cover more than 20 different component types, including critical engine cases, structures, and rotating parts across the global Pratt & Whitney GTF family.

To support the growing GTF network, Pratt & Whitney has awarded GKN Aerospace multiple complex PW1500G/PW1900G part repairs. GKN Aerospace is splitting the contract between two of its three specialised repair sites –Sweden and Malaysia – to deliver a comprehensive solution. This strategy leverages the distinct, high-tech capabilities of each facility to provide innovative, localised solutions to Pratt & Whitney’s global GTF customer base.

In Trollhättan, Sweden, Directed Energy Deposition (DED) additive repairs will be used to repair the PW1500G/PW1900G Exit Guide Vane (EGV) stators. DED is an innovative technology that enables GKN to deposit material to replace worn features in a highly controlled, precise manner. This supports the repair of highly engineered components that would otherwise be unfixable using legacy methods, reinforcing GKN’s investment in next-generation repair solutions.

At the Johor, Malaysia site, the facility’s rapidly growing workforce and technical expertise within the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region will support stators and stator assembly component repairs. Additionally, GKN’s Johor site is extending its repair portfolio to include next-generation composite fan blades.

In San Diego, USA, the facility has significantly expanded its regional MRO capabilities. The site is introducing state-of-the-art thermal coatings alongside new shot peen methods that utilise advanced ultrasonic technology.

Gerald Coste, SVP Repair Solutions, said: “These awards represent a significant milestone in our long-standing relationship with Pratt & Whitney. By deploying advanced technologies like Directed Energy Deposition in Sweden and expanding our composite and coating capabilities in Malaysia and San Diego, we are not only strengthening our position in next-generation repair solutions but also ensuring we deliver localised, innovative support to the global GTF customer base right where they need it.”

GKN Aerospace’s global repair network continues to grow through investment in advanced manufacturing and digital technologies. This collaborative network ensures optimal fleet availability, reduces lifecycle costs, and provides sustainable, high-fidelity repair alternatives to replacing critical engine components.

GKN Aerospace is a global multi-technology leader in the aerospace and defence industry, specialising in the development and delivery of cutting-edge aerostructures and engine systems. Our unrivalled products, systems and services are integral to 90% of today’s major aircraft. These range from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes and advanced air mobility vehicles to uncrewed military platforms and state-of-the-art fighter aircraft.

Our commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology is evident in the application of lightweight composites, additive fabrication, electrical wiring interconnection systems, and ground-breaking engine systems, reducing both weight and cost in today’s aircraft and engines. GKN Aerospace is at the forefront of sustainable technology, developing breakthrough solutions to achieve emission-free flight. Our global technology centres collaborate with industry partners around the world to accelerate the development of pioneering technologies, including hydrogen-powered propulsion and all-electric flight.

Operating in 12 countries, GKN Aerospace employs a workforce of 16,000 employees across more than 30 locations. GKN Aerospace has global sales of £3.6bn and is listed under its parent company name Melrose Industries PLC (LSE:MRO).