This collaboration with Cytec will contribute positively to Mubadala’s efforts in creating a complete aerospace supply chain in Abu Dhabi ... |
Homaid Al Shemmari, Executive Director of Mubadala Aerospace, Communications Technology and Defense Services |
The collaboration includes evaluating the creation of prepreg manufacturing capabilities in Abu Dhabi.
Cytec and Mubadala will work together to promote selected high-performance carbon fibre composites applications in the aerospace market.
Abu Dhabi wants to become a leading industry partner in the development of next generation commercial aircraft. In 2012, Boeing and Mubadala Aerospace announced a 10-year contract for Strata Manufacturing, Mubadala's composite aerostructures facility in Abu Dhabi, to produce composite aerostructures for the Boeing 777 and 787 Dreamliner aircraft.