Borflex project to restore fighter aircraft

Hermes, France - French company Borflex has reported on a project for a museum that owns 74 fighter aircraft: renovating the leading edges of the Jaguar A 157.

The refurbishment presented a series of challenges, not least because the leading edges must withstand extreme flight conditions, including temperature variations and aerodynamic forces.

Technical precision of the materials used was also crucial to ensure the aircraft's performance and safety, while the project had to comply with the strict standards of the aviation industry.

Also, as the Jaguar A 157 is a collector's aircraft, spare parts were “rare or non-existent” and so required the intervention of professionals specialising in sealing, moulding, rubber extrusion and small- to medium-scale production.

“The supply of 1mm EPDM strips enabled us to restore the leading edges, wing slats, fin, tailplane and two keels to their original condition, according to Borflex.

The application of materials and technical expertise “enabled us to overcome the technical challenges and meet industry standards,” concluded the company.