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Advantages of building aircraft structures with composites, compared to metal, include light weight, high specific strength, superior fatigue properties, damage tolerance and the absence of corrosion. In the 1950s, Boeing began using fiberglass in its 707 passenger jets, and at the time the material made up about 2% of the overall aircraft by weight. Since then, Boeing, Airbus and other aircraft manufacturers have continued to increase this percentage with successive aircraft models. Today’s twin-aisle commercial aircraft such as the Boeing 787, first launched in 2009, and the Airbus A350 comprise approximately 50% composites by weight, largely carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP).

Under the multi-million euro deal, the Irish company will supply composite parts for Bombardier and Airbus aircraft until 2030.

T1000-E aerial firefighting technology earns supplemental type certification (STC) from the FAA for installation on Airbus Super Puma helicopters.

Global Services Forecast suggests a 45% increase driven by a rise in annual air traffic, fleet growth and more digitally enabled and connected aircraft.

Key structural elements for a 6-meter section of the Airbus biomimetic wing were undertaken by NCC engineering specialists to produce 28 one-off flying parts.

Herone, Spiral RTC, Teijin Carbon Europe and Collins Aerospace Almere recycle A350 thermoplastic composite clips/cleats waste into rods for the all-thermoplastic composite Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator’s crown.

Toray Advanced Composites, Horizon Aircraft, Skydweller Aero, BYK, North Thin Ply Technology and Crisalion Mobility have made new appointments related to the composites industry.

Nine-month 2023 earnings detail a 12% increase in consolidated revenue from 2022, meeting 2023 delivery targets and increased production rates for Airbus A350 widebody aircraft.

Widebody freighter brings enhanced fuel burn, CO2 emissions and economics compared to other offerings, in addition to adding volume, range and payload.

The bound4blue eSail, currently built in part from composites, will further decarbonize Airbus’ transportation of A320 subassemblies from Europe to the U.S.

Digital systems, bio-based and recyclable composites and other workstreams specifically dedicated to twin-engines will be tested and matured aboard Airbus’ helicopter demonstrator.