Aerospace

photo of aircraft coated in yellow and grey

25OTT

Researchers from University of Oklahoma Will Develop a Non-Toxic Primer for Aerospace Applications

This initiative aims to reduce health risks to workers and lessen environmental impacts while safeguarding U.S. military aerospace assets from corrosion.

The personnel of the new Advanced Materials and Coatings Lab

10OTT

HII Inaugurated a New Advanced Materials and Coatings Lab for Modern Spacecrafts

The new Advanced Materials and Coatings Lab of HII will develop and produce cutting-edge thermal coatings for the aerospace industry.

a photo of some future coaters using the VR of AkzoNobel to learn coating

29APR

IAC Will Employ AkzoNobel’s Virtual Coating Programme to Train Future Coaters

The VR coating technology of AkzoNobel, designed to train coaters by using a virtual paint booth, will be integrated into the future training programs of International Aerospace Coatings.

10APR

Mankiewicz Received Two Supplier Awards 2024 by Airbus

Mankiewicz was the only supplier to be honoured with the special award for operational excellence.

The steel structure of the ELT, coated with the products of WB Coatings

26FEB

WB Coatings Provided Paints to Coat the Steel Structure of the World’s Largest Telescope

WB Coatings developed a combination of robust epoxy primer, polyurethane topcoat and matching clearcoat for the steel structure of the ELT.

20GEN

Sherwin-Williams Announced 2024 Aerospace Coatings Calendar Winners

In order to celebrate the exceptional craftsmanship and the creativity of aircraft painters, Sherwin-Williams has released its new 2024 Aerospace Coatings calendar, featuring outstanding paint schemes on different aircraft types, including small kit planes, unique aircrafts and large business jets.

Image of the new primer of sherwin-Williams

18GEN

Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Introduced a New Chrome-Free Primer

The new primer developed by Sherwin-Williams can provide corrosion resistance and durability for the aerospace industry.

Photo of a jet Jet Prep™ Pretreatment solution

17GEN

Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings Introduced Jet Prep™ Pretreatment

The new pretreatment solution developed by Sherwin-Williams offers excellent corrosion protection and adhesion for the aerospace industry.

The new aerospace application center of PPG in Toulouse

12DIC

PPG Opened a $17 Million Aerospace Application Support Centre in France

The new support centre of PPG will allow to improve filling and packaging capabilities for aerospace materials, including coatings and sealants.

An aircraft painted with the grey finishes of Sherwin-Williams

21AGO

Sherwin-Williams Opened the Submission for its 2024 Aerospace Coatings Calendar Contest

In the 2024 Aerospace Coatings calendar, Sherwin-Williams will present the best aircraft paint jobs completed with its finishes.

The unique design on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft of Southwest® airline coated by AkzoNobel

26GIU

AkzoNobel Coated the Special Livery of Southwest® Airlines to Celebrate Hawaii

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft of Southwest® Airlines was coated by AkzoNobel with several colours to capture the Hawaiian cultural concept of Imua.

14GIU

PPG Provides E-Coat System for Aerospace Parts to Satys

Satys will use the PPG AEROCRON™ e-coat primer system for components destined to the aerospace industry.

A drone insepcting the coated surface of an aircraft for the Aerofleet Coatings Management tool of AkzoNobel

24MAR

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coating Will Launch the Aerofleet Coatings Management

The new digital service of AkzoNobel helps airlines to optimise the coatings maintenance schedules of aircrafts.

24FEB

AkzoNobel Provides American Airlines with a VR Technology for Paint Training

The Virtual Reality technology of AkzoNobel allows to eliminate waste, reduce costs and prevent VOCs release.

The last Boeing 747 Jumbo coated by AkzoNobel

20FEB

AkzoNobel Coated the Last Boeing 747 ‘Jumbo’ Jet

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings celebrated half a century of supporting the ‘Jumbo’ by painting the last produced model.