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Qarbon Aerospace Celebrates Delivery of First Forward Fuselage Assembly for Boeing T-7A Red Hawk

via Business Wire

Qarbon Aerospace Inc., a premier manufacturer of medium to large complex composite components and assemblies, hosted a celebration at its Red Oak, Texas facility to celebrate a major milestone: the delivery of the first forward fuselage assembly for the Boeing T-7A Red Hawk, the U.S. Air Force’s next generation advanced pilot training system.

The event brought together Qarbon employees, Boeing leadership, Congressman Jake Ellzey (TX-06), and members of the Vought Heritage Foundation. Their presence made the celebration especially meaningful, as Qarbon Aerospace carries forward a proud legacy that began with Vought more than a century ago, producing generations of iconic aircraft and continuing today at Qarbon with the T-7A Red Hawk.

Qarbon Aerospace builds the forward fuselage, wing, and empennage assemblies of the T-7A. These complex structures are assembled at the Red Oak facility with the same focus on safety, quality and precision that has long defined Qarbon’s contributions to aerospace.

Speakers included Congressman Ellzey, who represents Texas’ 6th District and is a former U.S. Navy fighter pilot, and Charlisha “Charli” Greene, Vice President of Air Dominance Supply Chain at Boeing. Both emphasized the importance of the T-7A Red Hawk program in preparing the next generation of U.S. Air Force pilots and strengthening national defense, while also recognizing the critical partnerships and people that make it possible.

“Today is about more than a single part or program milestone,” said Mike Canario, Chief Executive Officer of Qarbon Aerospace. “It represents the incredible work of our people, the strength of our partnership with Boeing, and the continuation of a proud legacy of building some of the world’s most iconic aircraft. The T-7A Red Hawk is shaping the future of pilot training, and we are honored that Qarbon is part of this important mission.”

Congressman Ellzey spoke to the importance of both the program and the people behind it: “The T-7A Red Hawk will prepare the next generation of Air Force pilots to carry out their missions, and it’s being built right here in Red Oak. I am proud of the hardworking men and women at Qarbon Aerospace whose skill and dedication make milestones like today possible. This is not just about building airplanes. It’s about securing America’s future, strengthening our defense, and continuing a proud legacy of aviation right here in our backyard.”

Charli Greene of Boeing added: “Preparing future fighter and bomber pilots for the rigors of combat in the most advanced crewed jets is a daunting task. This Qarbon team is up to the challenge, and that is evident through the workmanship coming out of this facility.”

The celebration underscored both the importance of the T-7A Red Hawk program and Qarbon’s role in supporting the U.S. Air Force as it prepares the next generation of pilots dedicated to protecting our nation for years to come.

About Qarbon Aerospace

Qarbon Aerospace, headquartered in Red Oak, Texas, is a leading provider of large, complex composite and metallic structural components and assemblies such as fuselages, wings, flight control surfaces, and engine nacelles and components. Qarbon Aerospace operates nearly two million square feet of factory space across three facilities located in Red Oak, Texas, Milledgeville, Georgia, and Rayong, Thailand. Qarbon Aerospace has vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities from component fabrication through large-scale assembly as well as world-leading proprietary thermoplastics technologies. Qarbon Aerospace has longstanding relationships with blue-chip OEM customers and a diversified product portfolio across a variety of successful commercial, defense, and business jet platforms. Qarbon Aerospace has the capabilities and resources to solve the market’s toughest challenges with Quality Assured. You can find more information at www.QarbonAerospace.com.

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