Airbus Filton Site Sale Goes to GKN plc

GKN plc is the preferred bidder and partner for Airbus and its Filton site. SBAC recognises GKN's commitment to create a globally competitive UK centre of excellence for the design and manufacture of composite aircraft wing structures.

This new arrangement gives GKN a major role in the future of the UK aerospace industry and places a significant responsibility on them to maintain and enhance the UK's role in this highly strategic and global industry.