The increased application of high-temperature coatings in the aerospace sector helps the specialty coatings market gain impressive traction and growth. This article offers some reasons why that's the case.
PPG recently announced the initial launch of the PPG BOUNDLESS™ CA6500 series of innovative topcoats for the general aviation market in the United States and Canada.
PPG recently announced that it has completed two production trials of PPG DESOTHANE™ HD CA9007 basecoat-clearcoat system on Boeing 767 freighter aircraft for FedEx at the Boeing paint facility in Everett, Washington.
AeroSHARK, a surface film that mimics the fine structure of a shark's skin, is to be rolled out on Lufthansa Cargo's entire freighter fleet from the beginning of 2022, making the aircraft more economical and reducing emissions.
PPG recently announced that it provided aerospace sealants, coatings and adhesives to United Launch Alliance for the ATLAS V 541 rocket that launched NASA's Perseverance rover to Mars in July 2020.
PPG announced that it recently supplied Rex Airlines with various aerospace coatings for six Boeing 737-800 aircraft that will expand the airline into domestic service.
PPG recently supplied coatings and sealants to help restore a 74-year-old, four-engine transport aircraft – the Douglas C-54 Skymaster – used by U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War.
Professional aerospace coatings applicators will be able to earn industry-approved qualifications through the Aerospace Coatings Applicator Specialist (ACAS) program, administered by PRI Qualification.
