BAE Certifies '3D Printed' Part on BAe 146 Jetliner | Aviation International News

BAE Certifies '3D Printed' Part on BAe 146 Jetliner

BAE Systems Regional Aircraft turned to 3D printing to produce this window breather pipe for the BAe 146 jetliner. (Photo: BAE Systems)

January 28, 2014

BAE Systems said that it has produced and certified a replacement part for the BAe 146 regional jet for the first time using additive manufacturing, or “3-D printing” technology. Now the company is exploring using 3-D printing to supply replacement parts for other commercial aircraft types.

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