Aluminum Solutions to improve Sustainability in the Aerospace Industry

Tuesday, May 6, 2025: 8:00 AM
Room 7 (Vancouver Convention Centre)
Dr. Sabine Spangel , Novelis Koblenz GmbH, Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Philipp Rumpf , Novelis Koblenz GmbH, Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Dr. Andreas Bach , Novelis Koblenz GmbH, Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Christian Tussing , Novelis Koblenz GmbH, Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Sasi Chinnasamy , Novelis Koblenz GmbH, Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Dr. Achim Bürger , Novelis Koblenz GmbH, Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
In the past years the focus for the development of new materials for the aerospace industry moved from property improvements and cost-effective manufacturing methods towards sustainable solutions. Aluminum alloys can contribute in many ways to a sustainable aviation industry.

Opportunities for aluminum to stay in the future the material of choice for aircraft application are new products and alloys

  • allowing a high recycling content with similar performance
  • for hydrogen storage to support new environmentally friendly propulsion concepts
  • produced via new energy efficient manufacturing routes
  • supporting new manufacturing concepts at the aircraft manufacturers allowing for weight and fuel savings

This paper describes new developments at Novelis for aerospace plate and sheet products to demonstrate how these topics are being addressed.

See more of: Sustainability and Recycling I
See more of: Aeromat Technical Program