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Mikrosam signed a contract with GKN Fokker to deliver an Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) machine, slitting equipment, and a thermoplastic consolidating machine for advanced thermoplastic composite manufacturing of aircraft parts.
GKN Fokker signed an agreement with Pratt & Whitney for the initial production of advanced composite parts for the F135 engine, which powers the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft. The contract expands GKN Aerospace's involvement in the F135 program.
GKN Fokker and Lockheed Martin have confirmed a five-year extension for GKN Fokker to continue manufacturing flaperons, inflight opening doors, arresting gear, and electrical wiring systems for the F-35 program.