New materials, new methods NDT Week 2026: Inspecting the Next Generation of Aircraft

NDT Week 2026 is for engineers and technicians of all levels using non-destructive testing (NDT) tools and processes in aerospace and aviation for testing, evaluation and inspection.

Our schedule of webinars and roundtables across three days allows people to register and attend events of their choosing live, exchange ideas and quiz panellists. Registrants can view recordings when convenient.

The week kicks off with an exclusive panel discussion on inspecting the new generation of aerospace structures and components. From composites and bonded joints to additively manufactured parts with complex internal geometries, the materials and methods used to build modern aircraft are outpacing the standards and techniques used to inspect them. Our panel of OEM, MRO and standards-body representatives will address how qualification routes, technique selection and personnel training are adapting.

On Suppliers Day, leading equipment and services companies will showcase their solutions in the context of relevant aerospace applications. Expect a focus on the technologies coming to the fore for next-generation parts, including computed tomography (CT) for additive manufacturing, phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) for composites, infrared thermography and advanced eddy current array. Don't miss this opportunity to get advice and have your technical questions answered by leading experts in the field.

The week closes with our popular Ask the Expert session, returning in its established interactive format. Readers and audience members can shape the live discussion by pre-submitting or asking questions live. The 2026 topic is the practical workflow challenges of inspecting composite and additively manufactured parts in production and in service.

Tune into NDT Week 2026 to navigate this evolving environment and discover new ways to reduce time and cost while improving reliability and accuracy.