HMC and HRC Forge Strategic Partnerships to Pioneer Sustainable Aviation Innovation

Changshu, April 16, 2025 — Harbin Hafei Airbus Composite Manufacturing Centre (HMC), a world leader in composite aerostructures, and HRC, a global leading composite solution provider, have signed a series of strategic cooperation agreements aimed at advancing cutting-edge technologies in aviation composites. The multi-faceted partnership will focus on light weight aerostructures, high-performance manufacturing, and circular economy, aligning with the aviation industry's increasing emphasis on sustainability and technological innovation.

The signing ceremony solidified three core initiatives: an MoU outlining a long-term collaboration framework between HMC and HRC; a strategic agreement on carbon fiber recycling; and an award letter for the Airbus A350 maintenance door panels. These efforts demonstrate the commitment of both parties to spearhead transformative change in the industry. Notable representatives present at the ceremony included Wei YU (Party Secretary of Changshu), Jianguo WANG (Member of the Standing Committee of Changshu Municipal Party Committee, and Secretary of the Party Working Committee of Changshu National High-Tech Industrial Development Zone), Antonio MOLINA CORRIGAN (General Manager of HMC), Pablo GARCIA-MIRALLES (Head of Procurement at HMC), and Yongtao Gu (Founder and Chairman of HRC).

Building on the earlier collaboration with the Airbus Lifecycle Services Center (ALSC), this latest step marks further progress in our ongoing commitment to advance decarbonization and circularity across the aerospace value chain. The partnership now spans composite part manufacturing, material recovery, and product regeneration—reflecting a shared commitment to innovation and corporate responsibility.