Composites Take Flight: The Race for High-Volume Aerospace

With the aerospace industry shifting towards narrowbody aircraft programs demanding high production rates, composites suppliers are in a fierce competition to secure their place in the supply chain. This session explores the anticipated material and process trends for next-generation aircraft. We'll discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with primary structures and how suppliers are modernizing their operations to meet the demands of high-volume aircraft manufacturing.

• “Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator (MFFD)” – Speaker to be confirmed
• “HiCAM: Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing Technologies” by Rick YOUNG  Project Manager, Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing, NASA
• “Material & Process Technology for High-Rate Production of Composite Parts in Civil Aviation & Advanced Air Mobility” by Rene ADAM, Director Research & Technology, FACC Operations