LA composite
LA composite Ltd., the member of ATG Group, is a recognized build-to-print manufacturer of composite parts for the aerospace industry. Started production in 1995 in Prague, Czech Republic, the company has been expanding its expertise in structural, interior and ducted composite parts for civil aircraft and helicopters.
LA composite is a wholly owned subsidiary of ATG – Advanced Technology Group Ltd. with 70 employees and 4.5 milion EUR turnover annually.
LA composite can offer full design, prototyping and technology development, production of high-precision and versitale moulds, serial manufacturing, post-processing and assembly, consultancy in engineering and training (in cooperation with ATG Prague) and repair services in composites industry. LA composite is capable to produce geometrically complex components using mainly prepreg technology with autoclave or oven molding cures and additionally also vacuum infusion, RTM process or wet lamination (for moulds).
The company’s quality approvals include EASA Part 21 G, AS 9100 and ISO 9001:2015. The company is also approved supplier for Airbus Helicopters, Korean Air, Leonardo Helicopters, Daher and Diehl Aviation.
Mission
- Serve main Prime customers to deliver value-added products to final customers
- Develop core technology expertise within and outside the ATG Group
Vision
- Be a continually growing company (in terms of revenues, profits and technology progress)
- Manufacture comprehensive composite products for aerospace and transport industries
- Operate globally and act on global markets
- Be competitive on the quality of work and flexibility
Strategy
- Advance in technology through strategic partnerships
- Develop in-house technology and expertise
- Strengthen marketing and sales power within the ATG Group
Production
The production facility is upgraded by continual investments; it has 3,500 m2 of production area equipped with two autoclaves, ovens, freezers, CNC plotters and post-processing equipment. The production capabilities and skills are proven by more than ten years of successful ongoing partnership with Tier 2 suppliers all around the World.
Maintenance, repair, overhaul
Since 2019 LA composite is holder of the EASA Part 145 approval for composites without aircraft type limitations. It is therefore able to supply for its customers parts for aircraft refurbrishment.
Product portfolio
- Aircraft fire protection lining (forward and aft cargo doors)
- Helicopter emergency flotation systems (forward and aft bays and covers)
- Helicopter skin sandwich panels
- Aircraft interiors (toilet floor pans)
- Air conditioning system (parts for heat exchangers)
- EASA CS 23 jet aircraft (composite fuselage and wings)
- Subway interior panels
Main customers
- Airbus Helicopters
- Korean Air Lines
- Leonardo HelicopWers – Aerosekur
- Daher
- Diehl Aviation
Aircraft equipped with LA composite parts
- Airbus A320/330/350/380 families
- Leonardo Helicopters AW139/169/189
- Airbus H125
R&D and technology project
The goal is to provide a complete solution to customers incorporating LA composite engineering services. LA Composite supports their customers by feasibility study, structural analysis AND technology development up to prototyping and serial production using 3D CAD and FEM software. With partners, the company conducts experimental measurements and structural testing.
Green technology
LA composite cooperating with an US partner on development, prototype production and certificcation by FAA for aerodynamics upgrade of existing aircraft. Purpose of this design is to reduce fuel consumption, emissions of carbon dioxide and noise during take-off and landing by special shape adjustments to the selected parts of the aircraft.