Technology - Technology : Volvo Aero

Technology - Make It Light


The lighter an aircraft engine is, the less fuel it consumes for any given flight. That's why we focus on developing lightweight solutions for aircraft engine structures and rotors, including a range of technologies developed through Swedish national programs and EU funded programs.

Make It Light expresses the essence of our mission, and represents our contribution to the


ACARE target of 50% less CO2 from air transport by the year 2020, in comparison with the technology level of the year 2000.

Our combination of optimized fabrication, metal deposition and shorter ducts can produce metallic engine structures, such as intercases and turbine structures, that are as much as 20% lighter.

New materials & smart aero design

We apply lightweight materials such as titanium, aluminum and carbon-fiber composites for fan frame structures

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