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.
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.
