# GKN Aerospace signs decade-long LEAP engine shaft contract with Safran

GKN Aerospace signed a ten-year agreement with Safran Aircraft Engines to produce shafts and spare parts for LEAP 1A engines, with first deliveries expected from Kongsberg, Norway in the second half of 2024.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2024-03-19
- Where: Kongsberg, Norway, Norway
- Status: announced
- Products: engine shafts, spare parts for LEAP engines
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [GKN Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/3849.md)
- [Safran](https://endata.com/companies/1270.md) (customer)
- [Safran Aircraft Engines](https://endata.com/companies/3665.md) (customer)
- [GKN Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/3849.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [aviationweek.com](https://aviationweek.com/mro/gkn-aerospace-expands-support-leap-engines), 2024-03-19: "This is a significant agreement and another important milestone in our partnership with Safran."
- [compositesworld.com](https://www.compositesworld.com/news/gkn-aerospace-expands-leap-engine-support-with-safran), 2024-03-19: "GKN Aerospace has strengthened its long-term partnership with engine-maker Safran, after signing a decade-long agreement to expand its support for the LEAP engines."
- [aerospaceglobalnews.com](https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/gkn-signs-deal-with-safran-to-expand-leap-engines-support-2/), 2024-03-19: "This is a significant agreement and another important milestone in our partnership with Safran."
- [aviationnews-online.com](https://www.aviationnews-online.com/article/gkn-aerospace-and-safran-ink-leap-engine-support-agreement), 2024-03-19: "GKN Aerospace has signed a decade-long agreement to expand its support for Safran Aircraft Engines' LEAP engines."
- [aviationweek.com](https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/aircraft-propulsion/gkn-steps-production-cfm-leap), 2024-03-19: "GKN Aerospace is expanding production of key Leap 1 components as part of an extension of its existing agreement with CFM joint venture powerplant-maker Safran."

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