# GKN Aerospace expands Newington facility for 3D-printed engine component

GKN Aerospace is expanding its Newington, Connecticut facility to add a production line for a new additively fabricated engine component, the first 3D-printed critical aircraft component to fly. The expansion will add about 20 employees, bringing headcount to 170.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-01-05
- Where: Newington, Connecticut, United States
- Jobs: 20
- Status: announced
- Products: 3D-printed aircraft engine components
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [GKN Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/3849.md)

## Sources

- [advancect.org](https://www.advancect.org/higher-education/news-archive/p/item/66024/gkn-aerospace-wins-2025-aerospace-impact-award), 2026-01-05: "GKN Aerospace’s recently announced expansion of their Newington, Connecticut facility... adds a production line for a new additively fabricated engine component, notably the first 3-D printed critical aircraft component to be flying in the world."

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