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.
The comeback story of a very special bird inspired AkzoNobel, Azul Airlines and Embraer to create the most colorful airplane in South America – the "Blue Macaw" Embraer 195 E2.
PPG announced that Magnetic MRO selected a variety of PPG aerospace coatings to complete a recent VIP aircraft repaint project for a private charter flights management company.
PPG’s aerospace business in Australia collaborated with AMDA Foundation Limited and Aviat Global to revitalize a piece of Royal Australian Air Force history.
The challenge presented to the engineers and scientists was to develop and demonstrate a coating that exhibits durable anti-ice performance, and satisfactory wear and erosion resistance. More importantly, it needed to be practical for retrofitting in-service aircraft as well as be used by OEMs.
PPG recently announced the launch of PPG SURFACE SEAL® hydrophobic coating, a newly formulated product that is UV light resistant, compatible with most aerospace cleaning and maintenance fluids and is REACH and EPA compliant.
