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Dowty Propellers “raises its hand high” in support of International Women’s Day
Employees have taken the “Choose to Challenge” pledge in supporting Dowty Propellers’ commitment to celebrate women's achievements and creating an inclusive world – honouring the 8 March observance of International Women’s Day. By raising their hands high, they are...
Dowty Propellers is ready to assist aviation in achieving its future zero-carbon goals
As aviation faces the challenge of meeting strict requirements in reducing carbon emissions during the coming decades, Dowty Propellers and its technologies can contribute to achieving one of the most ambitious goals: zero-carbon travel. This was the assessment of...
Dowty Propellers enhances its global distribution network with an e-commerce spare parts portal for the propeller system on Dash 8-400 airliners
Gloucester, United Kingdom – In a move to further enhance its global distribution network and improve the customer experience, Dowty Propellers has launched an e-commerce spare parts site for the R408 propeller system on De Havilland Dash 8-400 regional airliners....
“Perspectives on Propellers” webinar: insight from Technical Director Jonathan Chestney
Jonathan Chestney, the Technical Director at Dowty Propellers, will be featured at the “Perspectives on Propellers” online webinar organised this month by the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Gloucester & Cheltenham Branch. Throughout the 80-plus year existence of...
Gloucester-based Dowty Propellers supports the government’s 14th annual National Apprenticeship Week: Build the Future
Gloucester, United Kingdom – Dowty Propellers, a world-leading manufacturer of propulsion systems, continues to invest in the future of its business by sustaining the three different apprenticeship schemes it offers to young people in the area. “It’s no secret that...
Battle of Britain Day 2020: GE Aviation UK proud to support the military for 80 years
On the 80th anniversary of Battle of Britain Day, GE Aviation salutes the many involved in the battle that gave us the freedom we enjoy today. With a Gloucestershire history dating back more than 80 years, Gloucester-based Dowty Propellers and GE Aviation Cheltenham...
Haydale to collaborate with Dowty Propellers on developing graphene and nano material-enhanced products
Haydale Graphene Industries plc. has signed contracts for the provision of services for the collaborative development of graphene and nano material enhanced products for use in Dowty Propellers’ products. This global advanced materials group will assist in examining...
Henry Johnston is named President of Dowty Propellers
Brockworth, United Kingdom – Dowty Propellers today announced that Henry Johnston will succeed Oliver Towers as President of the UK-based producer of propeller systems utilised on military airlifters, commercial airliners, multi-role seaplanes and marine hovercraft....
Dowty Propellers is ready for the future of propeller systems with its new production facility, repair operation and headquarters near Gloucester in Brockworth, England
Brockworth, England – Dowty Propellers today inaugurated its new facility in Brockworth, England to provide a modern operation for the company’s development, manufacture and support of state-of-the-art propeller systems with all-composite blades. Located just outside...
Dowty Propellers honours Gloucestershire’s role in Britain’s aviation heritage with tributes at the Jet Age Museum and the company’s new headquarters and production facility
Brockworth, United Kingdom – Dowty Propellers announced today that its new headquarters and production facility at Brockworth, England includes a special tribute to the location’s significance in Britain’s aviation history – with this honour also shared with the local...
Pacific Propeller International is selected as Dowty Propellers’ authorised repair and overhaul facility for CASA 212, Jetstream 31, and Metro/Merlin propellers
Gloucester, England – Dowty Propellers today announced an agreement establishing Pacific Propeller International (PPI) as a Dowty authorised repair and overhaul facility for Dowty’s metal-bladed propellers installed on the CASA 212 (R334), Jetstream 31(R333), Merlin...
Dowty Propellers selects AirStart as a provider of rotable parts for propeller systems on Bombardier Q400 regional airliners
Gloucester, England; Mississauga, Ontario, Canada – Dowty Propellers has expanded its worldwide support network through a partnership agreement with AirStart for rotable parts services on R408 propeller systems that equip Bombardier Q400 regional airliners. This...