Safran Considers 3D-Woven Composite Parts For Next-Gen Landing Gear

main gear assembly in facility
Credit: Safran
GLOUCESTER, England—Safran Landing Systems has built demonstrators for structural landing gear parts made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic, in a bid to develop lighter aircraft. As Airbus and Boeing target a drastic weight reduction for their next generation of narrowbodies, such composite...
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.  

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