04/09/2012 (Agence Europe) - Mergers: GKN/Volvo Aero. On 3 September 2012, the European Commission cleared the planned acquisition of Volvo Aero of Sweden (a subsidary of the Swedish car company that makes aircraft engines, gas turbine components and other components for industry) by its rival GKN of the UK (products and technology for aircraft and vehicles). Both companies produce a range of components for aircraft engines including fan cases and turbine exhaust cases (TECs). The...