Net-zero flight up in the air? GKN Aerospace is working at pace

Posted on 25 Mar 2025 by Tom St John
Company: GKN Aerospace

The aerospace sector is fascinating. It battles with some of the same challenges as other manufacturing sectors, but in many ways it’s unique. Its journey to net zero, for example, is arguably the toughest of any sector. At the Global Technology Centre (GTC) in Bristol, GKN Aerospace has created a collaborative environment for the industry to advance its understanding and progress of the technologies that can drastically reduce carbon emissions. But just how hard is a task like this? The Manufacturer’s Tom St John went to take a look.

The Global Technology Centre in Bristol cost a cool £32m. It’s a hefty sum, but it’s seen as an investment in the future. Not just in the future of GKN Aerospace, but in the sector as a whole. This was a joint investment from GKN, the UK government and the Aerospace Technology Institute. It’s one…

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