Description

The trend in the use of high-end carbon fiber composite in commercial aircrafts is increasing than ever before. It is significant to know that in 2007 the total market value of finished composites aerospace products grew by 5% to more than US$7 billion from the previous year. Its competitive offerings, primarily high strength to weight ratio has improved aircraft fuel efficiency and provide a progress path to its full adoption of the existing production and next-generation aircrafts. This study focuses on the present capabilities of carbon fiber composites and ten year forecast (2008 – 2017) of its growth opportunities in commercial aircrafts.