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.

This article summarizes the materials used in surface coatings or icephobic coatings for preventing ice accretion on substrates.

PPG marked the completion of a $15.5 million investment at its aerospace research and technology center in Burbank, California.

Akzo Nobel N.V. has completed the acquisition of French aerospace coatings manufacturer Mapaero.