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GKN Aerospace signs new Ariane 6 engine parts frame contract

GKN Aerospace signed a new long term frame contract with ArianeGroup to supply turbines and nozzle parts for the Vulcain 2.1 and Vinci engines on Ariane 6, built at its Trollhattan, Sweden site. It is the first such deal since Ariane 6 entered operational ramp up.

Reported Editor-read Aerospace Testing International, 9 July 2025

What it does not test. Does not establish the contract's value, duration or unit volumes, none of which were disclosed.

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