GKNAES ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES

• GKNAES has been a major supplier of engineering services to the aerospace, defence and rail industries for some 16 years and over this period has acquired extensive in-depth experience in supporting key Original Equipment Manufacturers on major work programmes. 
• Over the last 18-months GKNAES has successfully extended the scope of its CADDS5 services to BAE SYSTEMS to support marine projects, primarily the Type 45 destroyer. Some 50 engineers are currently employed on this project at Weston-super-Mare, Melbourne, Scotstoun and VT shipbuilding in Portsmouth. 
• This provision of support to marine projects has involved the investment in new skills to strengthen the marine experience already inherent within GKNAES UK and Australian offices. It has also involved the learning and understanding of new methodologies, processes and tool applications, specific to the marine industry. GKNAES has been involved in all aspects of T45 Stage 2 and Stage 3 design covering Conceptual Design, Analysis, CAD modelling  & 2D production outputs.
• Additional skills can also be provided from group resources, if necessary.

CASE STUDIES:

Harrier & Tornado - Engineering Support    Download PDF
Project Overview
BAES have an extensive fleet of Harrier, Tornado & Typhoon aircraft currently in squadron service with Air forces around the world that require support on a continuous basis. BAES provide support this fleet of A/c through an ongoing programme of modifications, updates, continuous product developmentwhich is managed and administered through its Farnborough and Warton offices.

Airbus A380 Co located Team - Engineering Support    Download PDF
Project Overview
Airbus UK (AUK) provides Continuing Product Development (CPD) support to its worldwide in-service fleet of Single Aisle, Long Range & Wide Body A/c types through a comprehensive modification and product development programme. This service is managed and administered from the company's UK headquarters at Filton, Bristol.

In-Service Aircraft Engineering Support Download PDF
Project Overview
BAE Systems (BAES) provides support to the worldwide fleet of In-service aircraft through a comprehensive modification and product development programme, which is managed and administered through its Farnborough and Warton offices.

Type 45 Destroyer Engineering Support Download PDF
Project Overview
The Type 45 Anti Air Warfare Destroyer, will in concert with the Future Aircraft Carrier (CVF), provide the backbone of the Royal Navy's air defences for much of the first half of the 21st century. The destroyer, for which BAE SYSTEMS is the prime contractor, will be designed and built in collaboration with strategic partners such as VT Shipbuilding as a direct replacement for the Class 42 destroyers. Six T45 destroyers are currently on order with the first of class due to enter service in 2007.

Airbus A380 Wing Design Team Collaboration Download PDF
Project Overview
The A380 is the latest aircraft in the Airbus family, which will seat 555 passengers in a typical three-class interior layout when it enters airline service in 2006. The aeroplane has been designed in close collaboration with major airlines, airport and airworthiness authorities, to bring new standards of comfort and better economics in an aircraft that is more environmentally responsible.