• MoU creates framework for industrial scale production of AirWingTM units in China, leveraging advanced steel manufacturing expertise and assembly capability.
• The collaboration complements GT Wings’ existing Europe-based supply chain and manufacturing facilities.
• The agreement paves the way for accelerated deployment of AirWingTM technology across the global shipping fleet.

  GT Wings has signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with Zunsion Technology in China to establish a strategic manufacturing partnership for its AirWingTM Jet Sail wind propulsion system.

  The agreement creates a framework for industrial scale production of AirWingTM units in China, combining GT Wings’ wind propulsion technology expertise with Zunsion’s automation manufacturing capabilities.

  Jonathan Burton, COO at GT Wings, commented: “GT Wings is delighted to finalise this agreement. Zunsion’s experience and capability in delivering complex engineered systems has been clear throughout our discussions, and we believe they are the ideal assembly partner for GT Wings in China. This partnership provides the industrial capacity required to scale production of AirWing to over 250 units annually as demand grows.”

  The MoU establishes the foundation for a long-term industrial collaboration aimed at accelerating the deployment of AirWingTM technology across the global shipping fleet.

  The shipping industry is accelerating its adoption of wind-assisted propulsion technologies as operators respond to tightening decarbonisation regulations and rising fuel and carbon costs. With a large proportion of the world’s commercial vessels constructed and serviced in Asia, expanding manufacturing capacity close to major shipbuilding and drydocking hubs is critical in supporting large-scale deployment.

  China’s well-established manufacturing ecosystem and extensive shipbuilding supply chain make it an ideal location for scaling the production of advanced marine technologies. The partnership with Nantong-based Zunsion will enable GT Wings to manufacture AirWingTM systems closer to key shipyards and shipowners operating in China, improving delivery timelines and supporting growing demand across the Asian maritime market.

  Xu Jinbiao, CEO of Zunsion Technology Co, Ltd, said: “We are honoured to form this strategic partnership with GT Wings. The AirWing system is a world-leading wind propulsion solution for the shipping industry, which is highly aligned with Zunsion Technology’s development philosophy of ‘High-End Manufacturing, Green Empowerment’. Leveraging Nantong’s industrial cluster advantages in the marine and offshore engineering sector, and our manufacturing strength, we are confident in building the AirWing into a benchmark product for global shipping decarbonisation and contributing to the global expansion of China’s high-end equipment.”

Under the agreement, GT Wings will contribute its wind propulsion technology expertise and system integration capability, while Zunsion provides manufacturing, assembly and industrial production support. The partnership is structured to support progressive increases in production capacity, enabling rapid scaling of AirWingTM manufacture while maintaining the high quality and on-time delivery standards required by vessel owners and shipyards.