A Key Link in the Aviation Ecosystem at CISCE — HRC Uses Advanced Materials to Enable a Greener Future for Aviation
From July 16 to 20, the 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) was held in Beijing. He Lifeng, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, attended the opening ceremony and delivered remarks. As the world’s first national‑level exhibition with the theme of supply chain, CISCE aims to promote cooperation along industrial and supply chains and to foster healthy economic globalization. Under the theme “Connecting the World for a Shared Future,” this year’s expo attracted more than 650 enterprises and institutions from 75 countries, regions, and international organizations. Over 65% of exhibitors were Fortune Global 500 companies or industry leaders. HRC, a global leading composite solutions provider, was invited to co‑exhibit as an important partner within the Airbus ecosystem.
In the Advanced Manufacturing zone, Airbus and its partners showcased a full life-cycle pathway for aviation—from raw materials and manufacturing to aircraft dismantling and recycling. As the only company in the ecosystem focusing on carbon-fiber recycling, HRC presented its Green Circular Composite-Materials Ecosystem, vividly demonstrating how waste carbon fiber can be transformed into high-value materials. This innovation addresses one of the toughest challenges in end-of-life aircraft recycling: retaining over 95% of mechanical performance while cutting emissions to just 4.7% of virgin materials. Building on this breakthrough, HRC and Airbus Lifecycle Services Center (ALSC) have already launched China’s first aircraft dismantling and recycling project.
HRC’s collaboration with Airbus now spans the entire value chain—from component manufacturing to recycling and remanufacturing. Recent agreements with Harbin Hafei Airbus Composite Manufacturing Centre (HMC) further extend cooperation toward 100% carbon-fiber recovery, supporting Airbus’s 2050 net-zero goals.
Beyond recycling, HRC also highlighted its lightweighting solutions. A newly developed carbon fiber aircraft door delivers a 30% weight reduction versus metal, enhancing efficiency while lowering costs. In the low-altitude economy, HRC drew attention with the all-carbon-fiber body of the XPeng AeroHT “X2” flying car, jointly engineered and exclusively produced by HRC.
By deepening innovation and value-chain integration, HRC will continue to support Airbus and the broader aviation sector in advancing decarbonization, lightweighting, and the transition toward a greener future for global aviation.
