Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

GE Aerospace to open Dayton manufacturing site

Co-located Beavercreek facility for aeroengine production ramp-up is expected to simplify GE’s operations and help better serve customers.

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Space

ULA Vulcan rocket progresses closer to launch

The company’s first Vulcan Cert-1 rocket is complete and is headed to its launch site for flight readiness verification tests.

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Aerospace

The Gill Corp. announces new Gillfab 4037 sandwich panel

Fiberglass-reinforced epoxy panel with aluminum honeycomb core meets corrosion and flame resistance specifications for use in nonstructural aircraft interiors.

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Intelligence report suggests US offshore wind is gaining momentum

Clarksons Research’s updated report proposes offshore wind in the U.S. will play a vital role in the energy transition despite challenges, with potential for 23 GW and 1,600 turbines by 2030.

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Plana targets full-scale, hybrid-electric eVTOL prototype by 2025

Leading up to commercial operations in 2028, Plana is establishing U.S. locations to accelerate FAA certification and brand awareness of its composite hybrid eVTOL.

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DowAksa appoints Massimo Rebolini as new CEO

The Turkey-based carbon fiber manufacturer’s transition is in line with its planned succession process for additional growth and innovation.

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Wind/Energy

On the radar: Automated wind blade maintenance

Several companies are making headway to ease the challenging, dangerous and manual job of wind turbine blade upkeep.

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Eve Air Mobility advances eVTOL testing phase

The Brazilian aircraft company makes strides toward maturing critical technologies for scheduled certification and entry-into-service in 2026.

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Aerospace

Dronamics composite cargo drone performs first flight

The new milestone demonstrates the potential of the company’s Black Swan flagship aircraft to enhance product delivery efficiency.

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The Gill Corp. launches more ergonomic website for composites

An enhanced user experience, whether its complete product information, new search functions or more mobile-friendly usability, is now available to The Gill Corp. customers.

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Sustainability

SPE introduces second keynote for ACCE 2023

General Motors’ Jason Coryell will be talking sustainability initiatives in automotive in his presentation, “A Role for Composites in GM’s Vision for Simulation-Driven & Sustainable Material Impact.”  

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Sustainability

Toray subsidiary establishes glass fiber recycling process in Europe

Calculations from SKZ confirm that polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) made with this proprietary recycling process reduces the carbon footprint by 45%.

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