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GKN Aerospace California plant to restart limited production after late-May overheating tank incident

GKN Aerospace’s California facility plans to restart some output after shutting down in late May when an overheating chemical tank triggered explosion concerns and toxic-fume fears, leading to evacuations of about 50,000 nearby residents. Local sources and a county health agency are cited as key to the restart decision.

2026-06-18T10:34:30.179203-07:00

Associated Press

Orange County, Calif. emergency: overheating methyl methacrylate tank at GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems prompts evacuations

2026-05-24T12:58:34.315845-07:00

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NAHEMA awards NH90 Block 2 architecture study to NHIndustries, advancing NATO rotorcraft midlife upgrade

2026-04-20T02:45:15.734683-07:00

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GKN Aerospace delivers first RM12EP engine to Swedish Air Force for JAS 39 Gripen C/D (SKr400M programme)

2026-03-24T01:35:46.611392-07:00

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GKN Aerospace California plant to restart limited production after late-May overheating tank incident GKN Aerospace’s California facility plans to restart some output after shutting down in late May when an overheating chemical tank triggered explosion concerns and toxic-fume fears, leading to evacuations of about 50,000 nearby residents. Local sources and a county health agency are cited as key to the restart decision.

2026-06-18T10:34:30.179203-07:00

GKN Aerospace California plant to restart limited production after late-May overheating tank incident

Reuters

Melrose Industries shares slide after GKN Aerospace Garden Grove chemical tank incident Melrose Industries shares fell as much as 7% after an overheating chemical tank at GKN Aerospace’s Garden Grove, California facility triggered emergency response and evacuation orders over the weekend. Officials later ruled out the threat of a catastrophic blast linked to a chemical vapor leak, but said other risks remain.

2026-05-26T01:02:16.948160-07:00

Melrose Industries shares slide after GKN Aerospace Garden Grove chemical tank incident

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Orange County, Calif. emergency: overheating methyl methacrylate tank at GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems prompts evacuations Authorities in Garden Grove are responding to a cracked, heating chemical tank at GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems that began emitting toxic fumes and raised explosion concerns. California declared a State of Emergency for Orange County on May 23, with roughly 50,000 residents placed under evacuation orders while fire officials investigate pressure-release risks.

2026-05-24T12:58:34.315845-07:00

Orange County, Calif. emergency: overheating methyl methacrylate tank at GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems prompts evacuations

New York Times

Southern California chemical leak at aerospace plastics facility triggers evacuation of ~40,000 residents A methyl methacrylate storage-tank at an aerospace plastics facility overheated, creating an explosion risk, officials said. About 40,000 people in parts of Southern California were ordered to evacuate as crews responded to the hazardous leak.

2026-05-23T04:09:38.721978-07:00

Southern California chemical leak at aerospace plastics facility triggers evacuation of ~40,000 residents

AINonline

GKN Aerospace-backed start-up emerges from University of Nottingham JV to tackle cryogenic power distribution The GKN Aerospace-backed Start-up, developed via the H2Gear program and a joint venture with the University of Nottingham, is focused on cryogenic power distribution. The effort reflects a targeted push to translate hydrogen-related propulsion and power concepts into deployable distribution systems, building on ongoing H2Gear-linked R&D.

2026-05-06T07:33:30.620309-07:00

GKN Aerospace-backed start-up emerges from University of Nottingham JV to tackle cryogenic power distribution

Airbus

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NAHEMA awards NH90 Block 2 architecture study to NHIndustries, advancing NATO rotorcraft midlife upgrade NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) has contracted NHIndustries to begin a major NH90 Block 2 architecture study, starting work on a next-generation variant’s performance improvements and future combat/interop integration. The contract formalizes the Block 2 evolution study ahead of the rotorcraft midlife upgrade planning cycle.

2026-04-20T02:45:15.734683-07:00

NAHEMA awards NH90 Block 2 architecture study to NHIndustries, advancing NATO rotorcraft midlife upgrade

AeroTime

GKN Aerospace delivers first RM12EP engine to Swedish Air Force for JAS 39 Gripen C/D (SKr400M programme) GKN Aerospace has delivered the first RM12EP (Enhanced Performance) engine to the Swedish Armed Forces under the SKr400M programme, marking the start of upgrades for JAS 39 Gripen C/D fleets. The RM12EP increases thrust, endurance and operating efficiency to extend service life and performance.

2026-03-24T01:35:46.611392-07:00

GKN Aerospace delivers first RM12EP engine to Swedish Air Force for JAS 39 Gripen C/D (SKr400M programme)

Reuters

Melrose posts 8% revenue rise in 2025; warns 2026 will miss estimates amid supply‑chain constraints Melrose Industries, owner of GKN Aerospace, reported an 8% increase in 2025 revenue, lifted by robust aftermarket demand and continued strength in its engines unit. The group warned 2026 revenue will come in below expectations as sector‑wide supply‑chain constraints persist.

2026-02-26T23:35:57.513480-08:00

Melrose posts 8% revenue rise in 2025; warns 2026 will miss estimates amid supply‑chain constraints

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GKN Aerospace California plant to restart limited production after late-May overheating tank incident

Orange County, Calif. emergency: overheating methyl methacrylate tank at GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems prompts evacuations

NAHEMA awards NH90 Block 2 architecture study to NHIndustries, advancing NATO rotorcraft midlife upgrade

GKN Aerospace delivers first RM12EP engine to Swedish Air Force for JAS 39 Gripen C/D (SKr400M programme)

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