Aerostructures Suppliers Target Faster Manufacturing

Three people studying a panel

At its Composites Development Center in Toulouse, Latecoere is looking for manufacturing methods to support a fast ramp-up to unprecedented production rates.

Credit: Latecoere
Aircraft-makers often outsource design and manufacturing of aerostructures—large airframe components such as fuselage panels, wing spars and ailerons. Besides weight, recyclability and cost, a new priority is emerging in their design: fast manufacturing. That is a lesson learned from ongoing...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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