After a forced halt caused by the global pandemic five years ago, the aerospace industry has experienced exponential growth in recent times. The latest reports from major aviation companies forecast solid growth in the demand for new aircraft over the next 20 years. These new aircraft will reduce CO₂ emissions through fleet renewal and, most importantly, we will witness significant technological advancements and increased use of composite materials with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
In this context, some of the world’s largest aircraft manufacturers, such as Brazil’s Embraer, are beginning to take steps to address the major technical and logistical challenges that will shape the aviation sector over the coming decades.
One of Embraer’s most ambitious initiatives is the expansion of its industrial capacity with the goal of increasing production from 73 to 120 aircraft per year, aiming to establish itself as a strong alternative to the global dominance of Airbus and Boeing. In the executive aviation sector, Embraer has also taken an important step forward by signing a contract with NetJets for the purchase of up to 250 Praetor 500 jets, valued at over $5 billion. This agreement marks a milestone for both Embraer and NetJets, enabling them to expand and enhance their offerings with aircraft of greater range and capacity.
To support this growth strategy, Embraer has chosen to partner with Olmar—an industry leader in autoclaves for the curing of composite/carbon fiber materials for the aerospace sector worldwide—and work hand-in-hand to manufacture a large-scale autoclave designed to meet the current aerospace industry’s high-quality standards.
Olmar’s equipment is distinguished by its sophisticated process control, which enables precise curing cycles thanks to the development of its proprietary OCS software. This technology allows for real-time monitoring of critical variables such as pressure, temperature, and vacuum, ensuring not only the perfect curing of composites but also providing precise data analysis after each cycle for continuous process improvement.
Olmar’s commitment to R&D in advanced materials, combined with its focus on energy efficiency and low maintenance, reinforces the company’s leadership in technological innovation for the manufacturing of next-generation aircraft composites. As a benchmark for efficiency, reliability, and adaptability for any type of aerospace project, Olmar positions itself as a strategic partner for the modernization and enhancement of aerospace production processes worldwide.
