Coatings encompasses the full range of applied surface treatments used in aerospace manufacturing to impart functional properties to airframe structures, engine components, interiors and avionic assemblies, including organic and inorganic film-forming systems, thermal barrier coatings (TBCs), high-build primers, and specialised topcoats applied via spray, dip, brush or physical vapour deposition (PVD) processes to substrates including aluminium alloys, titanium, composites and steel.
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Coatings suppliers linked to most aircraft programs in our database.
Technology Applications Group (TAG) (5 aircraft)Latest Airframer news and company press releases
| 03/06/2026 | Press Release: Cambium launches ApexShield 3000: A dual-use protective coating engineered for high-temperature performance |
| 19/05/2026 | Press Release: Fortress Investment Group leads senior secured credit facility for H.I.G. Capital's acquisition of International Aerospace Coatings |
| 15/05/2026 | Press Release: H.I.G. Capital completes acquisition of IAC |
| 13/05/2026 | Press Release: Provincial and federal governments support next phase of MDS Coating Technologies' global reach |
| 13/05/2026 | Press Release: Minister Joly announces $55 million federal investment to advance sustainable Canadian dual-use aerospace technology at MDS Coating |
| 30/04/2026 | Press Release: Best Technology presents BestSolv Surface Finishing Chemicals for post-wash metal finishing applications |
Sectors serving Coatings companies:
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Coatings

Sectors purchasing from Coatings companies:
Airframer •
Airframe Assemblies •
Engine Rotating & Gas-Path Parts •
Structural Components •
Turbine Engines •
Engine Structure & Casings •
Landing Assemblies •
Rotors & Propellers •
Composite Materials •
Tubing, Hoses & Conduits •
Fasteners •
Mechanical Hardware •
Environmental Systems •
Fuel Systems •
Furnishing & Trim