Large scale aircraft composite structures recycling [ECO]

Large scale carbon fiber composite structures have become a standard element of modern aircraft and in future aircraft the level of composite material content, the total amounts in mass and volume, as well as the combination with other materials in “hybrid” parts or components is expected to grow substantially. This brings new opportunities to further improve aircraft performance and competitiveness in the industrial production but also new challenges in other areas: the end of life. Within this project, methods for the salvaging, dismantling and recycling of a large transport aircraft with large, complex CFRP composite structures shall be investigated and demonstrated. A special focus will be put on the areas of health and environment, with the physical means to protect environment and men during the dismantling process. Please refer to the full topic descriptions document published in this call.