GKN Aerospace, COMAC and AVIC to jointly manufacture advanced aerostructures

At the Zhuhai Air Show GKN Aerospace, COMAC subsidiary SAMC (Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Company) and AVIC International (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) have signed a framework agreement to establish a joint venture for aerostructures manufacturing in China. This agreement enshrines the progress made by the parties since signing an MOU in September 2017. The joint venture is scheduled to begin production Q4 2021 in a new facility. Locations are currently being evaluated. The joint venture will manufacture products for the civil aerospace market. After the start-up period the scope of the joint venture will be extended to include design and