As aerospace OEMs prepare for increased build rates in commercial aviation, they will need to qualify materials quickly and maintain supply continuity, while also navigating evolving chemical regulations. At SAMPE 2026, taking place April 27–30 in Seattle, Huntsman Advanced Materials will share how manufacturers can turn regulatory compliance from a risk into a strategic advantage and future-proof their materials portfolios while they meet the demands of next-generation aircraft production.

Dr. David Hatrick, vice president of strategic marketing and innovation for Huntsman Advanced Materials, will address these industry challenges during a presentation titled “Racing the Clock: Strategies to Stay Ahead of Regulatory Challenges Facing Composite and Adhesive Chemistries” on April 29. Hatrick will explain why reactive compliance strategies put entire value chains at risk, how expanding regulatory frameworks like TSCA and REACH are reshaping materials development, and how innovative tools are helping companies anticipate regulatory changes.

“Huntsman takes a forward-looking, data-driven approach to identify emerging regulatory risks before they impact customers,” said Hatrick. “A specialized Advanced Materials technology team continuously monitors raw materials and regulations, working closely with the business to assess reformulation needs and avoid future constraints.”

While Huntsman advises customers on how to navigate this regulatory landscape; it also applies the same philosophy internally. This results in a portfolio of materials that meet today’s regulations and are engineered for what comes next.

“We actively gather customer feedback from materials and process engineers to make improvements that don’t just meet more stringent regulations, but also extend shelf life, improve handling, and enhance performance,” said Lucy Mills, senior marketing manager, Aerospace, for Huntsman Advanced Materials. “Two of our most recent re-formulations are FST interior adhesives designed for thermoplastic bonding and showcase how we’re future-proofing our aerospace portfolio with low-toxicity chemistry to protect people, the planet, and customer production lines. Thermoplastic adoption continues to grow, particularly in interior applications, such as seat components, panels, and overhead bins. These high traffic areas can create bonding challenges, but our FST-compliant solutions perform reliably and are well suited for these environments.”

Jon Abramson, aerospace subject matter expert for Huntsman Advanced Materials, will highlight this strategy during a Spotlight Presentation titled “Next-Generation FST Polyurethane Adhesives: Engineered for High Use Zones in Aircraft Interiors” on April 28. Abramson will discuss how Huntsman has responded to the growing demand for thermoplastic bonding solutions in high-use, high-impact areas of aircraft cabin interiors, and how the company’s reformulation efforts go beyond compliance to deliver significant performance gains.

The presentation will spotlight two recently reformulated aerospace adhesives, URALANE^® 5774-1 and URALANE^® 5779-1, which address the needs of OEMs navigating the regulatory landscape and the need for thermoplastic bonding solutions. A supporting technical white paper on URALANE 5774-1 and 5779-1 will be available at Huntsman’s booth, providing materials and process engineers with a deeper look at how these structural adhesives are designed to address thermoplastic bonding challenges in aircraft interiors. Conference attendees can also stop by the booth to speak directly with adhesives experts about their materials challenges.

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