Aluminium alloys in the aerospace industry

Aluminium has a long and successful history in the aerospace industry. As far back as the 19th century, Count Ferdinand Zeppelin made the frames of his iconic airships from it. Aluminium was chosen as it is lightweight, strong, and has a high resistance to corrosion. This article explains the common alloys used in aerospace engineering and their applications, as well as some less wellknown ones, and what the future holds for aerospace materials.