BOEING

Project Title: Sustainable Composite Materials for Aircraft Interiors

Project Summary: There is increasing pressure on the aviation industry to move to more sustainable material sources. The commercial aviation industry requires materials that are strong and lightweight to endure the wear and tear of use during an aircraft’s lifecycle. Current practice includes synthetic materials and environmentally degrading products that provide challenges to the goal of more sustainable
aviation. The goal of this project is to investigate the feasibility of sustainable composite alternatives to address end-of-life and environmental issues without sacrificing durability or product quality.