# GKN Aerospace, COMAC and AVIC to form aerostructures JV in China

GKN Aerospace, COMAC subsidiary SAMC, and AVIC International signed a framework agreement to establish a joint venture for aerostructures manufacturing in China. Production is scheduled to begin Q4 2021 in a new facility.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2018-11-07
- Where: China (location under evaluation), China
- Status: announced
- Products: aerostructures, metallic and composite aerostructures
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [AVIC International Holding Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/1523.md) (partner)
- [GKN Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/3849.md) (partner)
- [Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Company (SAMC)](https://endata.com/companies/35365.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [aviationpros.com](https://www.aviationpros.com/aircraft-maintenance-technology/engines-parts/aircraft-airframe-accessories/press-release/12436071/gkn-aerospace-gkn-aerospace-comac-and-avic-to-jointly-manufacture-advanced-aerostructures), 2018-11-07: "The joint venture is scheduled to begin production Q4 2021 in a new state-of-the-art facility in China."

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