GKN Aerospace to expand its operations in Chihuahua

CHIHUAHUA, CHIH - GKN Aerospace officially announced during the activities of the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, the expansion of its operations in Chihuahua.

The project includes an expansion of 80,000 square feet and is expected to generate more than 200 new jobs for Chihuahuenses, representing a significant advance in manufacturing capabilities in this area for the North American market.

The announcement was made in the presence of Ulises Fernandez, Secretary of Innovation and Economic Development, and Peter Dilnot, CEO of GKN Aerospace.

The new facility will focus on both the assembly of aerospace structures with composite materials, as well as the manufacturing of electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS).

“The expansion of our Chihuahua facility is an important milestone for us. It will increase our well-established presence in the region and also incorporate our industry-leading EWIS capabilities in North America for the first time,” said John Pritchard, president of GKN Aerospace's civil structures business.

Pritchard stressed that EWIS' combined lightweight structures and advanced systems are critical to both customer platforms and enabling the future of sustainable flight.

Enhanced production capabilities will strengthen partnerships with customers in the region, including HondaJet and Gulfstream.

GKN Aerospace currently has three facilities in Mexico, serving both civil aircraft and the business aerospace market in the United States and Europe.