Thermoplastics Take Flight: Boeing and Airbus Look to Lightweight Composites for Next-Gen Jets

As the aerospace industry braces for a new era of high-speed production and sustainability, Airbus and Boeing are setting their sights on a transformative shift in aircraft manufacturing. Recent insights from industry sources reveal that the two giants are exploring thermoplastic composites to ramp up output for their next-generation jets, potentially reaching an ambitious 100 aircraft per month each. This pivot signals a growing demand for advanced materials and innovative production techniques for businesses in the chemicals supply chain—a trend worth watching closely.