Boeing and Airbus to Abandon Important Metal in Aircraft Production.

Companies Airbus and Boeing are Seeking New Materials for Aircraft

According to 'Glavcom' citing Interestingengineering, Airbus and Boeing are planning to change the aviation industry by focusing on new materials and advanced manufacturing processes. This will be a key competitive advantage compared to China.

Both companies are reviewing their approaches to the production of next-generation passenger aircraft. The main idea is to use composite materials for manufacturing aircraft parts with the help of automated assembly modules. This will accelerate production and reduce the weight of the aircraft.

The demand for Airbus and Boeing aircraft is growing, so both companies are ramping up production rates to 80 aircraft per month, which is a significant increasing quantity.

Forecasts from Airbus and Boeing show that due to new materials and manufacturing processes, the number of next-generation aircraft produced could reach 100 per month. However, to achieve this, supply chain issues and the development of advanced engines need to be addressed.

Previously, aluminum was the main material for making aircraft, but its use required long processing times. Now, companies are looking for other materials that will improve the quality and performance of aircraft.

The popularity of Airbus and Boeing aircraft is due not only to their properties but also to the support from their countries. For example, US President Donald Trump announced the development of a new sixth-generation fighter F-47, which already has two prototypes.

Even the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports imposed by Trump do not apply to these companies, but they have caused disagreements with Canada's Minister of Innovation.