Daily Memo: Could Composites Equal Metal In Production Rates And Costs?

Airbus A350 demo flight at Singapore Airshow 2026
Credit: SAS Airbus 2026
Composite material supplier Hexcel is focused on faster production for future aircraft and, to sell its products to Airbus, may have a strong argument with its output for current aircraft. The next generation of narrowbodies will be synonymous with high production rates, which may enable the newer...
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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