Sustainability and Environment
Nandina REM Makes Advances in Aviation Circularity
The company's technology offers a new opportunity for decommissioned aircraft.
Nandina REM Singapore Airshow 2024
(From left) Nandina REM chief executive Karina Cady, chief commercial officer Allison Nam, operations chief Dazril Phua; and Jonathan Low, A*Star’s director for sustainability and lifecycle engineering.

Nandina REM, a member company of the Singapore A*STAR Advanced Remanufacturing & Technology Centre, announced Monday the introduction of a premium carbon fiber material sourced from retired aircraft and meticulously processed to meet aviation standards. The initiative fills the void between surplus materials from decommissioned aircraft and the escalating demand from manufacturing sectors for top-tier resources.

Nandina’s innovative approach tackles the persistent challenge of maintaining the mechanical properties, including material integrity and quality, of repurposed carbon fiber. Given its composite nature, reclaiming carbon fiber has historically posed difficulties, as it cannot be simply melted and reshaped for high-end applications, the company said in a statement.