Toray Industries Showcases Aerospace Innovations at Paris Air Show 2025
Toray Industries Showcases Aerospace Innovations at Paris Air Show 2025
Toray Industries, Inc., a prominent player in advanced high-performance materials, returns proudly to the 55th International Paris Air Show taking place from June 16 to 22, 2025, in Le Bourget, France. The event comes at a crucial time when the aerospace industry is responding to rapid technological improvements, geopolitical challenges, and a heightened demand for sustainability. Toray remains steadfast in its commitment to being a trusted materials supplier and a significant contributor towards the sustained growth of the industry.
Continuous Innovation in Composite Materials
During the show, Toray emphasizes its advancements in composite material solutions tailored for next-generation aerospace, defense, and space systems. Their product line, which includes TORAYCA™ carbon fiber, high-performance thermoset systems, and Toray Cetex® thermoplastic composites, strikes an optimal balance among strength, toughness, processability, and long-term reliability—all while adhering to critical qualification and certification requirements.
Meeting the Mission Success Requirements
Toray’s advanced materials have been qualified for numerous global defense projects and space initiatives, encompassing fifth and sixth-generation fighter jets, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), next-gen missiles, rotorcraft, and orbital systems. Notably, Toray's T1100/3960 carbon fiber prepreg was selected for the Future-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program of the U.S. Army to be utilized in primary airframe structures. The durability, strength, and thermal stability of Toray's composites are vital for mission-critical applications.
Supporting the Evolution of Aviation
The introduction of Toray’s composite technologies has significantly fostered the use of lightweight, fuel-efficient materials in large passenger aircraft and is now pivotal in advancing electric and hybrid propulsion systems, including electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) vehicles. These materials feature a high strength-to-weight ratio, efficient processability, and thorough qualification data required for compliance with aviation regulations.
Toray has recently broadened its range with advanced thermoplastic composites like Toray Cetex® TC1130 PESU, engineered specifically for aircraft interiors, and Toray Cetex TC915 PA+™, addressing durability and lightweight design demands especially relevant to urban air mobility (UAM) and UAS applications. Additionally, the TORAYCA™ T1200—boasting the world’s highest tensile strength of 8.0 gigapascals (GPa)—is also part of this product expansion.
Strengthening Manufacturing in Europe
In response to market growth in Europe, Toray is enhancing its manufacturing capabilities in France, focusing on both standard and high modulus fibers that meet qualifications in commercial aviation, space exploration, and defense applications. The company is also offering advanced towpreg products for the filament-wound and automated placement of aerostructures.
A Legacy of Innovation and Reliability
As Toray anticipates its hundredth anniversary in 2026, the company is defined by its centennial slogan, "Pioneering Change for the World." With nearly a hundred years of innovation and reliability, Toray continues to provide high-performance materials pivotal for the future of aviation.
Participating Companies of Toray
- - Toray Composite Materials America, Inc.: Developer and supplier of polyacrylonitrile-based TORAYCA™ carbon fiber and thermoset prepreg materials.
- - Toray Advanced Composites: Producer of thermoset and thermoplastic materials, providing prepregs in various formats such as fabric and unidirectional tape.
- - Toray Carbon Fibers Europe: European manufacturer of TORAYCA™ carbon fiber and pultruded composite materials.
About Toray
Toray is a trailblazer in technology and advanced materials, dedicated to creating value and solving global challenges since its inception in 1926. The company specializes in high-value products including fibers, textiles, resins, films, and carbon fiber composites. With approximately 48,000 employees across 306 subsidiaries and affiliates, Toray continues to shape the future of innovation.
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