Teledyne CML Composites awarded Airbus A400M contract

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Teledyne CML Composites announces the award of a contract with Airbus in Madrid for the ‘Life Of Program’ supply of composite wing components and assemblies on the A400M tactical airlifter. 

Teledyne CML Composites announces the award of a contract with Airbus in Madrid for the ‘Life Of Program’ supply of composite wing components and assemblies on the A400M tactical airlifter.

Designed making extensive use of advanced composite materials, the awarded package of parts includes a range of thermoplastic and prepreg composite components to be supplied to the Airbus A400M composite wing box assembly line at the Filton facility in Bristol.

“The decision to award this latest package to Teledyne CML Composites is a reflection of our proven track record to supply high quality composite parts that exceed our customer’s expectations,” said John Toner, vice-president & general manager, Teledyne Aerospace and Defence Electronics UK (TADE UK) and general manager of Teledyne CML Composites.

“With this A400M contract award, we have concluded a significant investment in a new Thermoplastics processing cell. Having identified thermoplastics as a key technology in our long term growth ambitions, this investment adds an exciting new automated manufacturing capability to our business and places Teledyne CML Composites at the forefront of composites manufacturing technology.”

www.teledynecml.com

 

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