* Expands GKN Aerospace’s capabilities to include Trent 700 fan blades
* Work to be carried out at newly expanded, state-of-the-art San Diego facility21st April 2026:GKN Aerospace has been awarded a new five-year contract with Rolls-Royce covering fan blade repairs for the RB211-535, Trent 700 and Trent 800 engine programmes.This agreement builds on more than 20 years of GKN Aerospace’s proven expertise in Trent 800 and RB211-535 fan blade, fan disk and annulus filler repairs. Under the new contract, GKN Aerospace will expand its capabilities to include Trent 700 fan blade repairs, providing the market with a new independent repair source to support these components.
These mature and reliable engine platforms are expected to remain in service for many years. The expanded repair capability will help ensure continued operational excellence and fleet availability for operators worldwide, at a time of growing demand in the global MRO aftermarket.
All work will be carried out at GKN Aerospace’s newly expanded, purpose-built 150,000 ft² San Diego facility. The site is equipped with state-of-the-art automation technology and advanced robotics, enabling highly efficient, consistent and high-quality repairs with reduced turnaround times. Leveraging decades of experience with Trent 800 and RB211-535 fan blades, the team will now extend this expertise to the Trent 700 engine family.
Gerald Coste, Senior Vice President, GKN Aerospace Repair Solutions, said,” We are extremely proud to strengthen our long-standing relationship with Rolls-Royce through this new agreement. It reflects the confidence our customers place in our technical expertise, our investment in advanced repair technologies, and our commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality solutions.”
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.
