PRODUCT PROFILE
Composite Flight-Control Surfaces
COMPOSITE AEROSTRUCTURES
Composite Flight-Control Surfaces
Malaysia · verified
- COUNTRY
- Malaysia
- PROGRAMME STATUS
- verified
Specifications
- Function
- Secondary flight-control surfaces used for roll control, lift dumping, and aerodynamic braking.
- Platform fit
- Integrated into commercial narrow-body and wide-body airframes, specifically within the Boeing 737 and 787 programmes.
- Material focus
- Advanced carbon fibre and glass fibre reinforced polymer composites using autoclave curing processes.
- Commercial model
- Direct supply to original equipment manufacturers under long-term industrial framework agreements.
- Deployment status
- Currently in active serial production and integrated into global commercial fleets.
- Evidence to demand
- Publicly acknowledged supplier status for major Western airframe manufacturers and tier-one nacelle producers.
Description
Aerospace Composites Malaysia (Aerospace Composites Malaysia Sdn Bhd) manufactures high-precision composite flight-control assemblies, primarily focusing on secondary structures such as ailerons, spoilers, and flaps. The company operates as a joint venture between major American aerospace entities, leveraging advanced carbon fibre and glass fibre reinforced plastic technology to produce lightweight, high-strength components that contribute to the fuel efficiency of modern narrow-body and wide-body aircraft. These components are supplied as sub-tier assemblies to global airframe manufacturers and engine nacelle providers. The business operates through long-term supply agreements within the Boeing and Airbus supply chains, often integrated into larger structural packages. While the specific shipsets are destined for commercial aviation platforms, the firm also supports secondary tooling and sub-assembly requirements for integrated aerospace structures. The Aerospace Garage desk notes that while the manufacturer has a documented history of delivery to Western OEMs, specific production rates and contract durations remain proprietary. Buyers should verify the specific NADCAP certifications and quality control protocols currently in place at the Kedah facility. Future due diligence must confirm the status of raw material sourcing and any recent changes to the joint venture ownership structure that might impact export controls.
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LAST VERIFIED
6 Sept 2026
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