Abstract: The computer programs of composite materials for aviation structure are brieifly reviewed. Some computer programs for linear and nonlinear static analysis, stability analysis, vibration, flutter, optimum design and imported computer programs are involved. The advantages, distinguishing features, drawbacks and future improved a spect of these computer programs are pointed out. The situation about application and appraisal of these computer programs are introduced. It is suggested that these existing computer programs should be spreaded and used. In this paper some respects of new developed computer programs, for example coupling effect, hygrothermal effect, interlaminar stress, impact damage etc., are put forward. It is a special important respect that now available large-scale computer programs should be improved, perfected and added with some operating function about composite materials. This method will not only save time and labour power but also save large financial resources.

Key words: review, composites, computer program