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May 12, 2021

Another Joint Project with Airbus to support Rolls-Royce “UltraFan”
demonstrator project
Nikkiso CO., Ltd. (“NIKKISO”) is proud to announce that another project that supports theRolls-Royce UltraFan® demonstrator project has been launched with Airbus for their“Propulsion of Tomorrow”. In 2020, Airbus and NIKKISO partnered to develop a composite
part of the Intake of the next-generation engine “UltraFan” demonstrator, which enables
lower fuel consumption and noise reduction.
This second project is for a part called “Cradle”, which is the cover of pylon.
■Summary of “UltraFan”
UltraFan is the next generation Rolls-Royce demonstrator capable of creating an engine family
applicable for both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft (single-aisle and twin-aisle aircraft).
Significantly reducing weight using composite fan blades and fan cases, a large UltraFan will be
25% more efficient compared to the Company's first Trent engine which came into service 26years ago.
Airbus will provide the nacelle with innovative architecture and associated technology, andNIKKISO has been selected by Airbus as the joint development partner for the Cradle, acomponent of the nacelle.
This is the second development project between NIKKISO and Airbus, following the “Inlet OuterRing”, which NIKKISO has recently completed delivery of the 1st test unit to Airbus.
■New Technology in this Project
The new fast-curing resin material co-developed with Tejin, which was used for the previous
project “Inlet Outer Ring”, will also be used for the “Cradle”.
This time, this fast-curing resin material was further customized to be used on AFP layup
process, instead of hand layup.
A manufacturing prototype of the Cradle is expected to be delivered to Airbus by the end of 2021,
as part of component testing trials.
■Relationship between Airbus and NIKKISONIKKISO succeeded in developing CFRP Cascades and began delivery to their direct customer
for the engine nacelles installed in the Airbus A300 in 1984. The composite Cascades were thenused in a series of new aircraft that were developed and installed in other programs, and now
chosen for all of Airbus's commercial aircraft.
In addition to the Cascades, NIKKISO also manufactures components for wing, nacelle, andengine for the A320, A330, and A350, and has history for more than 30 years.
■NIKKISO’s dedication in Aviation Industry
NIKKISO succeeded in developing the world's first CFRP Cascades in 1983, and now holds morethan 90% of the global market share for large and regional aircrafts.
Even under the market severe downturn due to the novel coronavirus, NIKKISO will continue tocontribute to the aviation industry as one of the key supplier, and also be prepared for themarket recovery, as well as the development of new technologies and new markets.

＜Company Information＞
Company Name:NIKKISO CO., LTD.
Head Office:Yebisu Garden Place Tower 22nd Floor, 20-3, Ebisu 4-Chome,
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-6022, Japan
Date of Establishment:
December 26, 1953
President & CEO:Toshihiko Kai
Business Overview:
NIKKISO provides specialized pumps and systems in the Industrial
Business, CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) aircraft parts in theAerospace Business and hemodialysis, and healthcare related
products in the Medical Business.
HP https://www.nikkiso.co.jp/

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