AkzoNobel's aerospace coatings facility in Dongguan, China, has been qualified by Boeing to colour blend the company's Aerodur 3001 basecoat.
AkzoNobel's Dongguan site, which has been open since December 2001 and expanded in 2017 to include the aerospace coatings facility, has been certified by aircraft manufacturer Boeing to blend AkzoNobel's basecoat/clearcoat system Aerodur 3001/3002 locally in China with OEM approval.
The basecoat/clearcoat system dries faster and retains its colour and gloss significantly longer than single stage coatings. It also offers superior chemical and stain resistance, flexibility and weathering performance.
"We're proud to receive this certification from Boeing," says Ron Fattal, AkzoNobel's Key Account Manager for Boeing. "It's further recognition of our commitment to putting the needs of our customers, who demand the best in terms of both performance and aesthetics, at the heart of our product development."
The Dongguan facility is also now listed on Boeing's official QPL for BMS10-72 specification. QPL approval status is an important milestone for the facility, which opened in 2017 to specifically serve the North and South Asian aviation market.