Solvay and Airbus sign contract extension

Solvay and Airbus have reportedly sign a contract extension until 2025 for the supply of for composite and auxiliary materials. This contract extends the portfolio of products Solvay has supplied to Airbus to include primary and secondary structure in and out of autoclave cure prepregs for commercial aircraft and aerospace programs, adhesives and lightning strike protection materials for the A350 XWB as well as auxiliary materials and kits for the A350 XWB and a range of products sold to Airbus Group for helicopters, space and associated partner companies’ applications.

‘We believe this extended contract, by securing supply for key current programs, will enable Solvay and Airbus to focus their efforts on future strategic collaborations,’ said Carmelo Lo Faro, president of Solvay composite materials.

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