Boeing acquires GKN Aerospace factory to secure F-15 and F/A-18 parts production
Acquiring Company
Boeing
Acquired Company
GKN Aerospace
Arlington
BirminghamManufacturingAerospaceManufacturingAerospaceDescription
Boeing has successfully acquired a St. Louis-area facility from GKN Aerospace, securing the supply of critical parts for the Boeing F-15 and F/A-18 fighter jets. The acquisition includes the transition of GKN's F-15 and F/A-18 operations to Boeing, along with the agreement to hire 550 GKN employees, consolidating the workforce and ensuring continued production of crucial aircraft components.
Quick answer
Boeing is acquiring GKN Aerospace, announced April 26, 2024. Boeing is based in Arlington, Virginia, United States.
- How much did Boeing pay for GKN Aerospace?
- The deal value was not disclosed.
- What does Boeing do?
- As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries.
- Where are Boeing and GKN Aerospace based?
- Boeing is based in Arlington, Virginia, United States. GKN Aerospace is based in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.
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Who acquired GKN Aerospace?
GKN Aerospace was acquired by Boeing, based in Arlington. The deal was reported on April 26, 2024. As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. Boeing is publicly traded (BA) and operates in Manufacturing.
When did Boeing acquire GKN Aerospace?
Boeing's acquisition of GKN Aerospace was reported on April 26, 2024. Boeing has successfully acquired a St. Louis-area facility from GKN Aerospace, securing the supply of critical parts for the Boeing F-15 and F/A-18 fighter jets. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does GKN Aerospace do?
GKN Aerospace is a global engineering group that designs, manufactures, and services systems and components for the aerospace and defense markets worldwide. It is privately held, operating in Manufacturing, and is based in Birmingham.
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