# GKN Aerospace, COMAC and AVIC sign JV framework for aerostructures 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 in Q4 2021 at a new facility.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2018-11-11
- Where: China
- Status: announced
- Products: 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)
- [Comac](https://endata.com/companies/3631.md) (partner)
- [GKN Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/3849.md) (partner)
- [Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Co.](https://endata.com/companies/30329.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [aerospaceglobalnews.com](https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/comac-gkn-aerospace-and-avic-partner-on-advanced-aerostructures/), 2018-11-11: "GKN Aerospace, COMAC subsidiary SAMC (Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Company) and AVIC International (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) have signed a Framework Agreement to establish a joint venture for aerostructures manufacturing in China."

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