Wilmington, Del., March 19, 2007
DuPont High-Performance Materials Enable World's Largest-Ever Commercial Aircraft in Inaugural Voyages to United States
New Airbus A380 Relies on DuPont Innovations for Strength, Light Weight
The world's largest commercial jetliner made its inaugural visit to the United States today, relying on a host of DuPont lightweight, high-performance materials to lift the first-ever, full-length twin-deck aircraft. The innovative materials include DuPont™ Kevlar® and Nomex® aramid fibers, Vespel® high-performance materials, Tefzel® fluoropolymer resin, Oasis® composite wire insulation, and Tedlar® PVF film.
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