GKN Aerospace has gained a contract with AVIC Commercial Aircraft Engine Co, Ltd. (ACAE) of China to supply low pressure turbine (LPT) shafts for the new CJ1000 high-bypass turbofan jet engine – being developed to power Chinese commercial jet airliners.
The LPT shafts will be delivered within twelve months, for use in the CJ1000 engine test and development programme.
