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Research/Consulting Services

Research and consulting services within aerospace design encompass the application of analytical methodologies, computational modelling, and systems engineering disciplines to support the development and validation of aircraft and related systems, covering areas such as aerodynamic analysis, structural assessment, airworthiness compliance under EASA and FAA frameworks, and design optimisation across both fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms.

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Research/Consulting Services suppliers linked to most aircraft programs in our database.

DLR - German Aerospace Center (6 aircraft)
NLR - Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (5)
ONERA Office national d’Etudes et de Recherches Aérospatiales (4)
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company (4)
NASA Ames Research Center (3)
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (3)
Cranfield University Aerospace (3)
TU Delft Faculty of Aerospace Engineering (3)
University of Nottingham (IAT) (3)
CIRA Centro Italiano Ricerche Aerospazia (2)
Wuxi Hyatech Co., Ltd. (2)
Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (2)
CHRDI Chinese Helicopter Research & Development Institute (2)
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works (2)
NASA Glenn Research Center (2)

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A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design
Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.
Elaire Corporation
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies

Supply chain relationships

Sectors serving Design companies:
Design Software  •  Computer Integrated Manufacturing  •  Technical Consultants  •  Professional Services  •  Facilities Services  •  Measurement & Instruments  •  Test & Measurement Meters  •  Personnel & Training

Design

Sectors purchasing from Design companies:
Airframer  •  Airframe Assemblies  •  Turbine Engines  •  Engine Rotating & Gas-Path Parts  •  Structural Components  •  Landing Assemblies  •  Rotors & Propellers  •  Composite Materials  •  Actuation  •  Flight & Data Management  •  Fluid Power  •  Cabin Systems & IFE  •  Environmental Systems  •  Fuel Systems  •  Furnishing & Trim

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