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GKN Extends Black Hawk Contract

UK GKN Aerospace to continue the supply of major composite structural components of the Black Hawk helicopter over five years

GKN Aerospace is also blades supplier for HH-60W, UH-60M and the S-70 models





GKN Extends Black Hawk Contract
GKN Aerospace, July 20, 2022 - GKN Aerospace has announced that it has signed an extension to a long-term agreement with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company to supply composite structure components for the H-60 Black Hawk helicopter.

GKN Aerospace is a supplier for structural components and has a long history of supporting the Sikorsky helicopter. The composite components are manufactured at the GKN Aerospace facilities in Tallassee, Alabama.

Shawn Black, President of Defense, said: “The Black Hawk is an iconic helicopter and the mainstay of multiple military and rescue services around the world. I am extremely proud of our team’s effort. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Sikorsky on the Black Hawk and other vital aircraft.”

GKN Aerospace is also the supplier of advanced rotorcraft blades for multiple variants of the Black Hawk helicopter including the HH-60W, UH-60M and the S-70.

GKN Aerospace is a leading global tier one supplier of airframe and engine structures, landing gear, electrical interconnection systems, transparencies, and aftermarket services.

It supplies products and services to a wide range of commercial and military aircraft and engine prime contractors, and other tier one suppliers.


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