Mapaero, the leading French water-based coatings provider, signs an MOI with AVIC, the Chinese aerospace R&D and production integrator as well as with IRKUT, the Russian aircraft manufacturer.

With regards to AVIC, the project aims at setting up R&D and painting solutions on the C919 program.

In a second stage, the project will be extended to other programs not only focusing on Chinese aircraft manufacturers.

Concerning IRKUT, the MOU targets painting solutions of composites on the MC21 aircraft. R&D as well as customer support solutions are key parts of the project.

"Innovation has always been key at Mapaero. We are honored to move forward with AVIC and IRKUT in these fields. These essential first steps set the path for Mapaero's global development geared at expanding its expertise worldwide", said Eric Rumeau, CEO of Mapaero.