What Happened
Australian Company Secures Regulatory Approval for Additive Manufacturing
Australian aviation engineering company Plane Support has received approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to manufacture cabin air conditioning ducting for the 214B helicopter using additive manufacturing. The authorization was issued under CASA’s Australian Parts Manufacturer Approval framework and covers ducting components for the 214B (B-1). According to 3D Printing Industry, this approval is a significant milestone for the company and the aerospace industry, as it demonstrates the potential for 3D printing to address supply chain issues for hard-to-source parts.