The aviation industry has irrefutably impacted the globe, from aircraft manufacturers to eager-eyed travelers gripping their SPF 50, pina coladas, and Google Translate. According to The Guardian, airlines alone are on course to reach a lofty revenue of $803 billion by the end of 2023. As such, aviation is a lucrative industry that requires new business owners and conglomerates to continually search for the next innovation to set themselves apart from their competition.
In recent years, the use of fabric structures in aviation has soared as their unique benefits have become known when compared to traditional steel structures. The top six advantages of fabric structures for aviation use are:
Durability is top-of-mind for many businesses, whose structures must be aesthetic and sleek while being able to withstand harsh conditions. At Calhoun, we understand that the cost of aircraft acquisition can be considerable. As such, asset protection is paramount. Our fabric airplane hangar structures come custom-engineered for your specific location to ensure they can withstand the hardships of their environment, whether it’s golf-ball-sized hail, hurricane-force winds, or contact with corrosive aviation material. Further, our structures are tailored to the specific needs of each aviation application, as we understand that the needs of each customer are unique. Our buildings are rust-resistant, weatherproof, and can be temperature-controlled to keep you and your sensitive equipment comfortable.
The aviation industry is infamous for high operational costs, which can be incredibly challenging for new or family-owned businesses. Our fabric structures offer an affordable alternative to a traditional wood and steel airplane hangar. Our fabric structures use lighter materials, so there is no need for extensive foundation work or a laborious installation process. Calhoun’s fabric structures also require fewer repairs! Our fabric structures, on average, require less yearly maintenance; moreover, as an industry pioneer, our structures are championed by our own proprietary industry-leading 25-year warranty for our Elite FR and Non-FR fabrics.
Our fabric structures are incredibly energy efficient, which means you can reduce your energy expenses. It’s no secret that aviation accounts for a substantial percentage of carbon emissions globally, but our fabric structures are here to help you reduce your carbon footprint! Our interiors are bright and airy due to the translucent nature of our fabric (between 16 and 19%); thus, this will reduce the need for sterile artificial lighting. Fabric structures are also non-conductive, which allows you to cut back on AC in the summer and heating costs in the winter. As such, our buildings help you become more sustainable while saving you money!
The installation timeline for traditional structures can often be lengthy, which results in substantial disruptions to aviation operations. Fabric structures provide a compelling alternative because they can be rapidly constructed (thus, you avoid frustratingly long downtime). Our lightweight, industry-leading structures are assembled quickly on-site to reduce the impact of disruptions.
Calhoun’s structures are engineered to last; however, this doesn’t mean they can’t act as temporary structures. Our skilled engineers have spent decades optimizing our fabric buildings to account for portability. Thus, our structures can be rapidly deconstructed, relocated, and reinstalled. They can also be stored away for later use quite easily! As such, our fabric structures are the perfect choice for use as temporary airplane hangars in recreational, commercial, and military settings.
Free of inconvenient poles, pillars, and other supports that take up floor space, our structures are designed to give you the maximum amount of space possible. With widths ranging from 16 feet to 250 feet, our facilities can be customized for your site specifications! Whether you’re in need of an airplane hangar or a multi-purpose structure, our buildings provide you with uninterrupted space!
With so many advantages, you might be thinking there’s a catch. However, the unique advantages of our fabric structures extend across aviation applications. Some of the important innovations for industry applications are:
In conclusion, fabric structures present a game-changing innovation for the aviation industry, in which impactful operational challenges are addressed and remedied. From sustainability to minimal downtime, the advantages of fabric structures are allowing industry leaders and stakeholders to enhance operations, reduce unavoidable expenses, and increase sustainability.
