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GKN FIRST UK COMPANY TO WORK WITH BOEING ON NEW 7E7 TECHNOLOGIES.

Advanced Materials & Composites News,  April, 2003  

Tags: Boeing Co.

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April 9, 2003 - GKN confirmed that it is working with Boeing to develop the materials technologies that are being evaluated for the new Boeing 7E7 commercial airplane programme. The technology team is tasked with developing new structural solutions based on advanced, lightweight, high durability materials.

Composites and advanced aluminium alloys are being considered. Graham Chisnall, GKN Aerospace Services Director of Engineering, said: "GKN is the world's No 1 independent supplier of advanced composite and alloy aircraft structures. By joining the 7E7 technology ...

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