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title: "Hexcel Corporation Partners with A&P Technology and NIAR to Develop FAA Certification Framework for Overbraided Aerospace Structures"
description: "Hexcel Corporation has partnered with A&P Technology and NIAR to create a certification framework for overbraided aerospace structures. This collaboration, part of the AFRL-funded MASC research progra"
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locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/256588763.md"
published_at: "2025-09-09T14:00:27.000Z"
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# Hexcel Corporation Partners with A&P Technology and NIAR to Develop FAA Certification Framework for Overbraided Aerospace Structures

> Hexcel Corporation has partnered with A&P Technology and NIAR to create a certification framework for overbraided aerospace structures. This collaboration, part of the AFRL-funded MASC research program, aims to combine Hexcel's advanced fiber and resin technology with A&P's expertise to develop cost-effective manufacturing solutions for military and commercial aircraft. The initiative will also establish a methodology acceptable to the FAA, promoting the adoption of these technologies by airframe builders.

Hexcel Corporation, a leader in advanced composites technology, has announced a strategic collaboration with A&P Technology and Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). This partnership aims to develop a certification framework for overbraided structures, leveraging Hexcel’s IM7 24K fiber and 1078-1 resin system. Together, they will work under the AFRL-funded Modeling for Affordable, Sustainable Components (MASC) research program. By combining Hexcel’s advanced fiber and resin technology with A&P Technology’s expertise in overbraiding, the collaboration seeks to enable high-performance, cost-effective manufacturing solutions for military and commercial aircraft structures. This initiative will also develop a methodology acceptable to the FAA, facilitating the adoption of these technologies by commercial and military airframe builders. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Hexcel Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief on September 09, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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