GKN Aerospace’s Malaysian engines parts repair facility has received several landmark certifications, including official approvals from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), and the Civil Aviation Authority in the UK (CAA).

The company has also achieved Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) qualification for the PWAEI V2500 fan blades and for CFM56-5B and CFM56-7 fan blades.

The Johor-based facility will act as a centre of excellence for the repair of engine low pressure compressor (LPC) components for CFM56-5B, CFM56-7 and V2500 and will also research the application of additive manufacturing technology into engine parts repair.

Doug Ramey, sales and commercial director at GKN Aerospace, said, “I am extremely proud of our team – both those based here in Malaysia and our global parts repair colleagues – who have worked very hard, with great skill and dedication, to achieve this recognition. We have invested in the site, and we have injected the latest automated manufacturing technology. With this international certification, we are now ready to support even more customers in the region and accelerate our growth.”

Around 110 employees currently work at the Malaysia facility, with strong growth in capabilities and people expected over the coming years. GKN Aerospace has invested $30m in both the facility and its state-of-the-art equipment and technologies in order to support its customers in the Asia-Pacific region.

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