Story

Our story

An innovator with a history of firsts-to-market, we are suppliers of propeller systems to the global turboprop aircraft market, covering both commercial aircraft and military air and sea-craft.

Who we are

One of only a few FAR 25 type certificate holder suppliers in the world certifying propeller systems for civil aircraft, we are proud of our unique safety record. We are passionate about propellers and have been since 1937; we believe in engineering excellence and engaging in advanced manufacturing techniques to achieve the best outcome for our customers.

We partner with our customers and potential customers to create a bespoke solution to their propulsion needs of today and tomorrow. We engage in significant research and development in aeroacoustics and aerodynamics as we seek to play a leadership role in the global aviation push towards a zero-carbon future (and we help our customers in that quest). We firmly believe in the inclusion of turboprops in that sustainable future. Backed by an experienced team, we support our customers with an enviable global maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service, including dedicated MRO sites and a team of roving engineers who visit our customers on site or on occasion are permanently based at the customer’s site. AOG support is offered 24/7.

Dowty in numbers

Advanced composite blades delivered

Hours of flight time logged by lead blade

Different propeller systems

Airframe partners (Lockheed Martin, Leonardo, AVIC, Saab, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited)

Marine manufacturers (ShinMaywa Industries Limited, Textron Systems Limited)

Employees

Field service engineers

Our senior leadership team

Welcome to Dowty, global experts in propulsion technology. We design, manufacture test and service propeller systems—featuring all-composite blades—and offer solutions for propulsion needs of today and tomorrow. Our focus for the future is developing technology that places us at the forefront of sustainable aviation and we are pioneering energy efficiency and noise reduction technologies ready to support the challenges airframers are facing to achieve this. After decades of aviation ‘firsts’, innovation continues to drive us forward as we explore a new age of aircraft propulsion, starting with hybrid-electric systems.

At Dowty, we recognise that our people are crucial to the success of our business and we strive to be an employer of choice, offering an inclusive workplace designed to empower employees and promote a fulfilling working life. We believe in encouraging and investing in engineers of the future by promoting STEM education and offering multi-level apprenticeship schemes and fast-track development programmes.

We are committed to supplying world-leading aftermarket services to our customers, through our global customer service team, strategically-placed MRO support facilities and an ethos of continuous improvement.

Henry Johnston

President, Dowty Propellers

Gaizka Bilbao

Site Leader

Helen Russell

Finance Leader

Jonathan Chestney

Engineering Leader

Marinela Stefanova

HR Leader

Claire Pagano

Digital Technology Leader

Paulina Pietrzak

Global Lean Leader

Joe Tink

Sales & Marketing Leader

Where we are

As a global supplier of propeller systems and aftermarket services, our global customer support network is extensive. Headquartered in Gloucester, UK, with OEM manufacturing and MRO capability, we also have MRO facilities in Virginia, USA and Brisbane, Australia plus field service engineers on-site at various commercial and military customers. In addition, over 40 field service engineers offer repair and overhaul services to customers wherever they are located around the world.

Global support coverage

Our global presence:

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Dowty HQ

4100 Hurricane Road, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4AQ, UK
Service: Military, Commercial & Services

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Ethiopian Airlines

Dowty-Approved Partner MRO organization offering repair and overhaul services for Dash 8 400 aircraft

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MRO Sterling, Virginia, USA

Dowty Propellers Americas, 114 Powers Court, Sterling, Virginia 20166, USA
Service: Military, Commercial & Services

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Australia (covering Asia-Pacific)

Dowty Propellers Repair and Overhaul, GE Aviation, 3 Hakea Street, Brisbane Airport, QLD 4008
Service: Military, Commercial & Services

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CAA Accredited Propeller Shop

Oxford, UK

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Trenton, Canada

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Hindan, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Pisa, Italy

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Hyderabad, India

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Pacific Propeller International (PPI)

Dowty-Approved Partner MRO organization offering repair and overhaul services for Metro, Merlin, Jetstream and Casa 212 aircraft

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Global Support Coverage

 

Our Global Presence Key:

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MRO Sterling, Virginia, USA

Dowty Propellers Americas, 114 Powers Court, Sterling, Virginia 20166, USA
Service: Military, Commercial & Services

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Australia (covering Asia-Pacific)

Dowty Propellers Repair and Overhaul, GE Aviation, 3 Hakea Street, Brisbane Airport, QLD 4008
Service: Military, Commercial & Services

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CAA Accredited Propeller Shop

Oxford, UK

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Trenton, Canada

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Hindan, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Pisa, Italy

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CAA Accredited Propeller Shop

Hyderabad, India

Moments that made us

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