The Connova Group presents itself at the JEC World 2026 in Paris
From March 10 to 12, 2026, the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition center will once again
In the aviation industry, the proportion of composite components is traditionally high and can be up to 60%.
Over 20 years of experience in aviation
Customized solutions are our standard
Lightness and rigidity for greater efficiency in the aviation industry
The Connova Group has been active in the aviation industry for over 20 years. With our lightweight and stable composite components, we increase the efficiency and reduce the operating costs of ultra-light experimental aircraft, commercial airplanes, business jets, military jets, helicopters and drones.
We have a wealth of experience in the industry and offer customized solutions.
Weight reduction achieved by carbon fibre composites versus aluminium and titanium alloys.
Source · ScienceDirect 2025
Fuel savings achieved through composite-intensive aircraft design over conventional metal structures.
Source · Aerospace Industry Reports
CFRP content by weight in modern wide-body aircraft like the Airbus A350 XWB and Boeing 787.
Source · Hexcel · Frontiers Mat. 2023 2023
Every kilogram saved in airframe weight delivers measurable fuel savings and lifecycle CO₂ reduction.
Source · ScienceDirect 2024
For over two decades, the Connova Group has been producing high-performance, load-bearing components and structural parts for the aviation industry. Each element and component, from individual subassemblies to the complete construction of primary structures, is designed with optimal weight efficiency, stability, and durability throughout its lifecycle.
From the robust airframe to the aerodynamically optimized wing, our composite materials are crucial for improving fuel efficiency and overall aircraft performance. By carefully integrating advanced materials into the fuselage, tail sections, as well as the nose and tail, we maximize aerodynamic properties and significantly reduce fuel consumption.
For the specific demands of helicopter construction, our specialized composite materials offer an unmatched combination of strength and light weight. The rotor blades we manufacture not only enhance performance and maneuverability but also set new standards for durability and reliability.
Our fairings and access systems are designed to provide maximum protection for critical components while facilitating maintenance access. Combining lightness, functionality, and aesthetic design, our doors and hatches ensure seamless integration into any aircraft design.
Our engine cowls and nacelles are strategically developed to optimally protect engines and minimize drag. In the cockpit area, our advanced composite materials provide an ergonomic and safe environment. Our precisely manufactured drive shafts, end fittings, mounts, and brackets guarantee top functionality and longevity.
Head of Sales & Project Management, Connova Group
Taylan Toprak holds a Diplom-Ingenieur degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Technical University of Munich (graduated 1993) and brings over 30 years of experience in aerospace engineering – including more than 17 years in senior composite-industry leadership. Prior to joining Connova Group in 2020, he served as Division Head of Aviation & Defence at MT Aerospace AG, where he led the acquisition and ramp-up of CFRP structures for programmes such as the Airbus A350 XWB and A400M.
Why you benefit from his expertise:
„In aviation there is zero room for compromise: every gram and every fibre must be right. Our commitment is to turn complex requirements into reliable, certifiable lightweight structures – from the first concept through to series maturity.”
— Taylan Toprak, Head of Sales & Project Management, Connova Group
Managing Director, Connova Deutschland GmbH
Thomas Leschik combines a distinctive dual qualification: composite engineering from more than two decades of industrial practice and an aviation perspective as a trained sport pilot with a BZF-1 aeronautical radio certificate in English. This combination shapes his work for the aviation industry – he thinks through customer requirements not only from an engineer’s view, but from the cockpit perspective. As Managing Director of Connova Deutschland GmbH he is responsible for the development of CFRP-based structures for demanding aviation programmes, including Type 5 hydrogen pressure tanks for climate-friendly electric flight propulsion. A possible future field of application is flying research platforms such as TU Dresden’s Diamond DA62 MPP.
Why you benefit from his expertise:
“In aviation, every gram and every fibre has to be in the right place. As a pilot myself, I know this is not a slogan – it is an absolute requirement that defines every step of our engineering work.”
— Thomas Leschik, Managing Director, Connova Deutschland GmbH
We are setting new standards in the aviation industry through the advanced use of composite materials. Our advanced aircraft components offer an unmatched combination of lightness, strength and durability, optimizing aerodynamic properties and contributing to significant increases in fuel efficiency and performance.
As experts in composite technologies in the aviation sector, we offer a wide range of services: This includes both consulting and the development of products for the aviation industry, as well as the design and analysis of aircraft components and the improvement of aviation systems.
With their extensive experience in the production of high-performance composite materials for the aerospace sector, our specialists ensure the most efficient production method for your aerospace product, always taking into account the strictest quality criteria and guaranteed reliability in delivery.
We offer a comprehensive portfolio of CNC services specifically geared towards model making, tool making and the final machining of composite components in the aerospace industry, always with a 100% accuracy guarantee.
Our service portfolio covers all aspects of mechanical processing and support. This includes essential contributions to the production process of your aerospace composite components as well as additional support for your internal production.
A complete overview of fibre and matrix systems qualified for aviation applications. Each combination engineered to specific certification, temperature and load requirements.
Choosing the right process is as critical as choosing the right material. We operate the full process spectrum in-house — and select per project based on geometry, performance target, and series scale.
Connova Group is an established supplier to Pilatus for many years and provides following services for the customer:
For former Marenco Swisshelicopters, Connova Group has produced many different CFRP structural components. Among others, we have produced engine fixation elements, rear rotors and, at last but not at least, the complete passenger cell. For this ultra-stiff cell assembly, we have designed and manufactured roughly 80 different structural members.
Connova Group has significantly contributed to this project from the very first concept phase all the way to the final assembly of the aircraft. For both aircrafts of SolarImpulse, we have manufactured and assembled ultra-light high-quality structural components – the baseline for the later world record!
Our composite parts and tooling have contributed to aircraft programmes across the full aviation spectrum. Specific component scopes are subject to confidentiality — the categories below illustrate breadth and platform diversity.
With comprehensive know-how from decades of experience in lightweight construction for the aviation industry, we are perfectly positioned to implement your concepts. We invite you to a professional consultation, where we explore how we could act as your future partner. This initial consultation is of course non-binding and free of charge.
A reference glossary of the key terms used in aerospace composite engineering and manufacturing — useful for procurement, programme managers, and technical evaluators.
Composite material combining carbon fibres with a polymer matrix. Dominant material class in modern aviation primary structures, used in over 50 % of A350 XWB and B787 airframes.
Composite material with glass fibres in polymer matrix. Used for radomes, acoustic panels, and cost-sensitive secondary structures. Electromagnetically transparent.
Reinforcement fibre pre-impregnated with a partially cured resin matrix. Stored cold, processed under heat and pressure — typical for autoclave manufacturing of aerospace primary structures.
Closed-mould composite manufacturing process. Dry fibre preform placed in matched tooling, resin injected under pressure. Delivers two-sided A-finish at high fibre volume content.
Pressurised heated vessel used to cure prepreg laminates under elevated pressure (typically up to 7 bar) and temperature. Industry standard for aerospace primary structure manufacturing.
High-temperature thermoset matrix system. Service temperature up to ~230 °C, used for engine area and high-temperature aerospace applications where epoxy is insufficient.
Aerospace quality management system standard, based on ISO 9001 with aviation-specific requirements. Mandatory for most aerospace supply chains and audited annually.
Documented verification that a manufactured part meets all engineering and quality requirements. Mandatory step before transitioning from prototyping to certified series production.
Inspection methods (ultrasonic, X-ray, thermography) that evaluate part integrity without damaging it. Standard requirement for aerospace composite primary structures.
Construction with two thin composite face sheets bonded to a lightweight honeycomb core (Nomex® or aluminium). Maximum stiffness-to-weight ratio for floor panels and control surfaces.
Percentage of fibre by volume in a cured composite laminate. Aerospace prepregs typically reach 55–60 % FVF for optimal mechanical performance.
Aviation cabin material requirement: low flame spread, low smoke emission, low toxic gas release in fire. Critical for cabin interior composites and certified through specific test standards.
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