Communications and Public Relations Manager (views expressed are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer). Texas A&M c/o 2001
Dallas, TX
Joined October 2008
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Wes Bates, PMP, APR retweeted
Day 3 #AUSA! Stop by to learn the MV-75 Cheyenne utilizes digital engineering to help maintainers. #MV75Cheyenne #TiltrotorTechnology #ArmyModernization
Wes Bates, PMP, APR retweeted
The Bell UH‑1Y Venom: combat‑proven, versatile, and ready for any mission, providing the agility and reliability Marines depend on.
Learn more: bellflight.com/products/bell…
#BellUH1Y #TeamVenom
📸 Sgt. Amelia Kang
15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.
Wes Bates, PMP, APR retweeted
Bell is honored to advance to the next phase of the @USArmy’s Flight School Next program.
Leveraging the proven Bell 505, the Bell Training Academy, and modern training technologies, our team is prepared to demonstrate a comprehensive solution that supports the Army’s evolving flight training needs.
news.bellflight.com/en-US/25…
#Bell505 #FSN #HelicopterTraining #ArmyAviation
Wes Bates, PMP, APR retweeted
We are excited to announce that the #CarWithAMission will be racing through the streets of Chicago on July 7 at the Grant Park 165 with driver @JoeyHandRacing. Peep SIB supplier @ScotForge joining us on the hood of the car 😉
NEWS: #Stage60 returns with Joey Hand and @BuildSubmarines for Chicago Street Course
MORE👉bit.ly/3RnyI7c
Wes Bates, PMP, APR retweeted
Heading to the @airtattoo #RIAT23? Be sure to stop by our booth - our staff can't wait to engage & answer questions about GKN Aerospace's contribution to many of the military aircraft on both flying and static displays at #RIAT23! #engaging #GKNAerospace #greatplacetowork
Wes Bates, PMP, APR retweeted
Congratulations @VerticalAero on this great achievement. @GKNAero is proud to be a partner on the VX4, supplying Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems and assembling the vehicle in our GTC in Bristol. #Sustainability #VX4 #VerticalAerospace #NetZero
Lift off! Our full-scale electric aircraft has successfully flown at Cotswold Airport, hitting 40kts in remotely-piloted thrustborne test flights. Electric flight is within reach. 👉 #VerticalAerospace #VX4
Wes Bates, PMP, APR retweeted
Robert Lundberg, director EU R&T programmes @GKNAero @GKN_Sweden says: "The importance of public-private partnerships lies in acceleration. With a shared commitment to a sustainable future, public funding allows us to reach our #NetZero destination twice as fast."
Why are public-private partnerships important in the aviation sector ❓
🔹They bring together know-how, capability, and resources with the goal of achieving climate-neutral aviation.
Hear more from the aviation experts 👉 bit.ly/44DE4zN
#HorizonEU #EUGreenDeal
Wes Bates, PMP, APR retweeted
Great video! @GKNAero @Fokker is proud to be part of the consortium that is manufacturing the #NH90 helicopters! @NHIndustriesSAS @AirbusHeli @Leonardo_live
The #NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) is the most modern and versatile helicopter in its class meeting the most demanding market in an ever growingly complex environment.
Watch the full video here: youtu.be/lanQHXtuBn4
#NHIndustries #NH90 #TTH
Great progress for the @thef35 industrial base.
📢@GKNAero achieved a milestone with the successful completion of the first @thef35 wheel and brake assemblies servicing for the European fleet. Faster maintenance times and expanding the F-35 industrial base - that's what we call progress!
More: ow.ly/sn6N50OUAkO
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Wes Bates, PMP, APR retweeted
Our cutting-edge US Global Technology Center (GTC) has unveiled its latest breakthrough in additive manufacturing technology: introducing Cell 3, the revolutionary titanium additive cell!
Read the press release here: ow.ly/86pl50OTAHh
#GKNAerospace #AdditiveManufacturing
Wes Bates, PMP, APR retweeted
📢@embraer and @GKNAero join forces to reduce carbon emissions. They'll explore the potential of a hydrogen flight demonstrator, and run feasibility studies and R&D programmes to make the future of zero-emission flight reality. More:
ow.ly/WwAl50OTIUG
Wes Bates, PMP, APR retweeted
We are pleased to announce our partnership with @GKNAero supported by the Project MONET contract recently awarded to us by the @RoyalAirForce
swiftaircraft.com/blog/swift…
#sustainableaviation #netzero #ga #inspiringaviation #avgeek #British
Wes Bates, PMP, APR retweeted
For #ThrowbackThursday, we take you to last month's @SustainableSWS event where our very own Ben Davies spoke with FINN about @GKNAero's path toward sustainability and working with OEMs on achieving sustainable flight.
#MakingThingsFly #Sustainability
youtu.be/xgsoCRgFIaM
Wes Bates, PMP, APR retweeted
Day 1 of @JECComposites World 2023 is live. If you are visiting the show, stop by the @GKNAero stand on R50 in hall 6 to learn about our work in advanced composites; and don't forget to check out our 18m WoT spar on the Mobility Planet.
#MakingThingsFly #JECWorld #WingofTomorrow
Wes Bates, PMP, APR retweeted
We're less than a week away from #MROAM. Have you made plans to come to the show? Stop by GKN Aerospace stand #4769 to learn about our many global MRO capabilities and offerings.
Send us a DM to schedule a meeting. See you in Atlanta (next week)!
ow.ly/6BxM50Nwc1h
Wes Bates, PMP, APR retweeted
Congratulations on this great milestone! @GKNAero @Fokker is proud to be part of the NH90’s manufacturing consortium! @NHIndustriesSAS @Leonardo_live @AirbusHeli
We just delivered the 5⃣0⃣0⃣th #NH90! 🙌🎊
These 500 NH90 helicopters have proved themselves time and again whilst delivering truly essential missions for their operators. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this milestone!
#celebrating500 #NH90experience
ALT 500th NH90
Wes Bates, PMP, APR retweeted
Are you attending MRO Americas in Atlanta (April 18-20)? GKN Aerospace will be showcasing our MRO solutions for aircraft, engines and components when and where our customers need them. Stop by our stand 4769 to learn more!
Register here: ow.ly/zsQ450NjqnG
#MROAM
Wes Bates, PMP, APR retweeted
Congratulations to GKN Aerospace Chihuahua on the launch of their new expansion project, adding 80,000 sq ft to its production facility while bringing on 100 new jobs.
News release: ow.ly/i4jf50MSWHl
#MakingThingsFly #Manufacturing
Wes Bates, PMP, APR retweeted
Our journey to become a #GreatPlacetoWork continues! A year ago we were recognised for best workplace culture! Now @GKNAero has been named among the best places to work in UK by job comparison website Breakroom! More here: ow.ly/A37k50MlmOT
#Proud #MakingThingsFly
