SeAH Aerospace & Defense Becomes Korea's First Aluminum Alloy Supplier for Airbus
- SeAH Aerospace & Defense signed a historic long-term agreement to supply high-strength aluminum alloy materials to Airbus.
- The agreement was formalized at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 and makes SeAH A&D the first Korean materials company to secure a direct supply deal with Airbus.
- SeAH A&D will begin the quality certification process for their aluminum alloys in the second half of the year, which are intended for aircraft fuselages and wings.
- Full-Scale production and supply by SeAH A&D are planned to start in 2028, with the contract signed before product certification was completed.
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SeAH Aerospace & Defense Becomes Korea's First Aluminum Alloy Supplier for Airbus
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