Aircraft lightning protection systems comprise engineered materials, components, and electrical safeguards designed to control lightning attachment, conduct electrical current safely across the airframe, and protect structures, fuel systems, avionics, flight controls, and onboard electronics. Key solutions include conductive meshes and foils, lightning diverter strips, bonding and grounding components, surge suppression devices, shielding systems, static discharge equipment, and specialized coat... moreAircraft lightning protection systems comprise engineered materials, components, and electrical safeguards designed to control lightning attachment, conduct electrical current safely across the airframe, and protect structures, fuel systems, avionics, flight controls, and onboard electronics. Key solutions include conductive meshes and foils, lightning diverter strips, bonding and grounding components, surge suppression devices, shielding systems, static discharge equipment, and specialized coatings. These systems are installed across commercial aircraft, military platforms, business jets, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, and emerging electric aircraft. Their importance is increasing as manufacturers use greater volumes of lightweight composite materials, which offer lower natural electrical conductivity than traditional metallic airframes.
