Light Land composite promises emissions savings for planes

Developed in partnership with Safran Landing Systems, Light Land is said to be the world’s largest metal composite created for civil aircraft. Made from titanium and aluminium, it is the forerunner for what TISICS said will be a range of metal composite components that could reduce aviation emissions by 9.6 million tonnes if adopted across wide-body fleets. The company said its composites offer a weight reduction of 30-70 per cent, surpassing the strength and stiffness of titanium at a 40 per cent lower density and outperforming high-strength steel.

"We're hugely excited to showcase the potential of Light Land for the UK's aerospace industry,” said Stephen Kyle-Henney, CEO at TISICS.  

“Offering high-value, fuel-efficient, zero-carbon, and commercially available aircraft components is a huge first step towards achieving JetZero. TISICS' future products will lead to increased competitiveness for UK aero-manufacturers, securing a first-mover advantage in high-value markets. This will create a domestic supply chain, reshoring previously imported products, and generating over 240 highly skilled jobs in the UK within the next five years."