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22 Human Interest Intaircoat 2011 Delegates from renowned OEM’s such as Airbus, Boeing and EADS, as well as coating manufacuturers presented new products and processes as well as showing potential applications for the aircraft coatings industry. Various airlines and OEMs, such as KLM, Air France, Delta Airlines, Lufthansa, Airbus and Boeing reported on their practical experiences and gave ideas for future developments in aircraft coating. Delegates discussed new technologies for sustainable and environmentally friendly process, composites in aircraft (both the benefits and challenges) as well as new basecoat technology and trends in decorative exteriors. <strong>AkzoNobel</strong> <strong>Aerospace</strong> <strong>Coatings</strong>’ Maud Khelstovsky gave a very interesting talk explaining the evolution of <strong>Aerospace</strong> <strong>Coatings</strong> and how the environment and need for increased process times will shape new paint systems over the next decade. Maud showed why <strong>AkzoNobel</strong> <strong>Aerospace</strong> <strong>Coatings</strong> will have two Basecoat/Clearcoat systems; Aerodur 3001/3002 aimed towards Boeing and Bombardier OEM requirements and Aerobase/Aviox Clearcoat UVR aimed towards Airbus OEM requirements. Both systems are also undergoing approval to AMS3095 meaning that they can both be used by Airlines who operate mixed fleets. Maud went on to explain how <strong>AkzoNobel</strong> are working towards full chromate free maintenance systems that will meet AMS3095, both with a chrome free pretreatment under the Metaflex brand and also as a ‘direct to metal’ chrome free primer. Currently approved AMS3095 ‘chrome free’ systems actually use a chromate conversion coating and going forward this will not be allowable under legislation in many parts of the world. In various workshops participating delegates dealt with aerospace related topics of today and tomorrow. It was a unique chance to discuss and network with international counterparts. Andrew Richardson, Global Market Director, helped to Chair one such workshop along with Elden Eltizer from Boeing, on the subject of ‘Improved Inspection Methods’. This gave the delegates the chance to debate how the new paint systems would have to be judged in terms of inspection in the paintshop. The pre-conference tutorial "Basics of aircraft coating" provided the delegates with a profound base knowledge on the theoretical background of aircraft coating, facilitating and enhancing their understanding of the high-level presentations during the main conference. Running parallel to the conference, the adjacent exhibitors´ forum offered the ideal opportunity to get in personal contact with the most important suppliers of the aircraft coating industry. After a hectic first conference day, there was some “down” time and a chance to relax and chat with other delegates at the <strong>AkzoNobel</strong> <strong>Aerospace</strong> Coating sponsored ‘Intaircoat Night’. Guests enjoyed an evening in the historical atmosphere of the “roaring twenties” aboard the ship “Kapitein Kok”. Which toured up around Amsterdam’s harbours, whilst delegates ate, drank and made new aquaintencies. <strong>AkzoNobel</strong> <strong>Aerospace</strong> <strong>Coatings</strong> EMEA’s director John Griffin, was delighted with the conference. He commented: Summer 2011 Issue 11 Reflections From 17 to 19 May delegates gathered in Amsterdam for Intaircoat 2011 under the motto “Sustainable and environmentally friendly: Latest trends in Aircraft Coating”. The next Intaircoat will take place in the spring of 2013. Keep an eye on the website: www.intaircoat.com for details. “This is my first Intaircoat and I am pleased to say I find it an intimate forum for the <strong>Aerospace</strong> <strong>Coatings</strong> community that fosters a healthy exchange of ideas. This exchange is key to promoting new innovations and developments which will produce sustainable solutions for the future”. John Griffin <strong>AkzoNobel</strong> <strong>Aerospace</strong> <strong>Coatings</strong>
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