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AIRFRAME ENGINEERING – STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY FROM CONCEPT TO CERTIFICATION

AFD Systems delivers advanced airframe engineering solutions that enable the design, modification and certification of advanced airframe structures across aerospace and defence platforms.

From concept through to certification and manufacture, we provide an agile, digital and end-to-end capabilities that help global customers optimise airframe structures, improve efficiency and ensure full regulatory compliance.

As a trusted partner to leading OEMs, primes and Tier 1 and 2 supply chains, our expertise supports both new development and retrofit programmes for civil aircraft, helicopters, drones and emerging autonomous or space platforms.

With decades of experience in aerospace design and structural analysis, AFD Systems provides a full-spectrum airframe engineering service.

Our multi-disciplinary teams include structural design engineers, compliance verification engineers (CVEs) and material and stress specialists, working collaboratively to deliver safe, certifiable and high-performance structures.

Our capabilities include:

  • Airframe and structural design (CAD, FEA, CFD)
  • Design for manufacture and structural substantiation
  • Fatigue and damage tolerance (F&DT) and vibration analysis
  • Compliance demonstration and repair scheme development
  • Support for certification pathways for primary and secondary structures

Our approach ensures every solution is optimised for manufacturability, performance and lifecycle integrity.

Our process and methodology

We combine engineering excellence with digital innovation to accelerate project outcomes.

Our airframe engineering solutions are developed using advanced simulation, modelling and analysis tools to predict performance, validate compliance and minimise rework. By integrating design, analysis and certification under one roof, AFD Systems delivers a seamless, agile workflow, from early-stage concepting through to flight-approved manufacture.

This process is underpinned by our commitment to research & development, innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring our customers benefit from robust solutions, fit for the future.

Ready to Transform Your Next Project?

Our experts are here to help you turn complex engineering challenges into robust, certifiable solutions.

📞 Call us on 03330 150 563 to discuss your next Innovative Tooling challenge.