The advances in design have been enabled by the development of materials such as strong, light, alloys and polymers for airframes and high temperature alloys for engines. This development will continue as the requirements for reductions in pollution and noise and the need for longer service life drive the next generation of designs.

Materials are key to unlocking the potential of these designs and the aerospace industry is at the forefront of materials development.

Working in the Industry:
Companies in the aerospace sector which employ materials scientists and engineers include:

GKN Westland Helicopters

Boeing

Airbus

Doncasters

British Aerospace

Rolls-Royce

Qinetiq

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