Ducommun Incorporated today announced that production deliveries of composite closeout panels included in the Middle River Aircraft Systems (MRAS) award announced last August are now in full production. In addition, the proprietary VersaCore Composite blocker doors are on track for final qualification and 2020 production deliveries.

The blocker door component package is part of the thrust reverser system used on the engine nacelles. Ducommun collaborated with MRAS to design the composite structural design. The product will be produced at Ducommun's Guaymas, Mexico facility, which is being industrialized to meet the estimated $200 million in revenue through 2029.

"We are pleased to report that production of the first parts, closeout panels, included in MRAS' award are now being delivered to Middle River Aircraft Systems for use on the Airbus A320 nacelles. We are excited about the future of Ducommun's VersaCore Composite technology being on this important nacelle platform and are also pursuing other applications that will provide high value to our customers," said Stephen G. Oswald, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Ducommun Incorporated.

Innovative VersaCore Composite proprietary composite technology was first launched in 2016, and is currently used on commercial and military aircraft structures, including aircraft engine nacelles. The technology offers integrated component design while also providing lower cost along with high part integrity and strength. For customers, this means favorable cost, fewer parts, reduced assembly time and reduced amounts of inventory to manage. Other ideal applications include aircraft doors, flight control surfaces, fairings, ducts and contoured parts.