Lightweight, Flame and Corrosion Resistant Solutions for Global Aerospace Industry

The global aerospace industry relies on the inherent flame resistance, lightweight strength and durability of DuPont? Nomex? to help address the stringent safety standards and fuel efficiency requirements of commercial aircraft.

Honeycomb composites made of Nomex? can be found in a wide range of aerospace applications.  From aircraft cabin floors, walls, ceilings, overhead bins and bulkheads to landing gear doors, leading and trailing edges on wings and helicopter rotor blades.  Nomex? provides a flame and corrosion resistant solution that is stiff, strong, and lightweight. 

In many aerospace applications, such as engine nacelles and wing-to-body fairings, honeycomb composites made of Nomex? have replaced heavier, weaker and corrosion-susceptible aluminum cores. This helps increase fuel efficiency and decrease maintenance costs.

Nomex? fibers and fabrics are used in interior wall and seat coverings to help meet aircraft interior flammability requirements. Building on a long history of delivering innovations to support the aerospace industry, DuPont introduced Nomex? XF High-Temperature Flame Barrier in 2013.  Developed in response to customer needs for burn through-resistant aircraft insulation, this unique material is a key example of the DuPont commitment to protecting commercial aircraft and their passengers.