# GKN Aerospace, SAMC, and AVIC sign framework agreement for aerostructures JV in China

GKN Aerospace, Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Co., and Aviation Industry Corp. of China signed a framework agreement to establish a joint venture for aerostructures manufacturing in China. The facility is planned to start operations in late 2021.

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

## Companies

- [GKN Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/3849.md) (partner)
- [Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Co.](https://endata.com/companies/30329.md) (partner)
- [Aviation Industry Corp. of China](https://endata.com/companies/35372.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [ainonline.com](https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2018-11-07/gkn-aerospace-samc-and-avic-signs-aerostructure-deal), 2018-11-07: "GKN Aerospace, Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Co. (SAMC), and Aviation Industry Corp. of China (AVIC) have signed a framework agreement to establish a joint venture for aerostructures manufacturing in China."

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