Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

Stratolaunch carrier aircraft completes fifth flight test with new composite pylon, debuts Talon-A

Pylon hardware constructed with aluminum and carbon fiber skins will be used to carry and release Talon-A hypersonic testbed vehicles more safely.  

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New ASTM plastic piping systems standard to aid fluid and gas transport

New standard for crosslinkable polyethylene pipe will enable the transport of aggressive fluids at elevated temperatures across a range of manufacturers and businesses.  

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New agreement with MHIRJ helps ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric regional jet plans gain ground

Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) engineering group to design retrofit and line fit options for regional jets.

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Defense

Norco elected key composites supplier for Royal Navy patrol vessels

After the recent, successful delivery of HMS Pursuer and HMS Dasher patrol craft in Q1 2022, MST Group recommissions Norco to produce 18 vessels over the next four years.  

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Aerospace

Joby receives Part 135 Certification from the FAA ahead of schedule

The certification, initially targeted for the second half of 2022, is another step toward commercial operation. Joby will use conventional aircraft to refine systems and procedures in advance of launching eVTOL service targeted for 2024.  

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Hydrogen Storage

Airbus launches U.K. ZEDC center for hydrogen technologies

Filton, Bristol location will cover full product capabilities from components up to whole system and cryogenic testing, complementing Airbus’ existing ZEDC facilities for the ZEROe’s 2035 entry-into-service date.  

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Aerospace

Dassault Aviation kicks off multi-site Falcon 10X production

Final assembly of the ultra-long range business jet is under way, with new production facilities for Factory 4.0 smart manufacturing and the aircraft’s all-composite wing.

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People in Composites: May 2022

Trelleborg, ChemQuest Group, Wisk Aero and Zund America have announced updates to company personnel.

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Lilium engages Aernnova to design and build the Lilium Jet’s propulsion mounting system

Aernnova and Lilium will collaborate on the design, manufacture and delivery of the key composite aerostructure component.

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Siemens Energy AG to fully integrate Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy business

The integration aims to improve SGRE’s profitability, predictability of financial results and growth through the value of simplified corporate structure, unified strategy, integrated operations and dynamic operations.

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DD-Compound optimizes resin feedline process with Roger

Roger is a D-shaped, corrugated feedline designed to provide a homogeneous flow front for long part lengths up to 80 meters, while also reducing material waste, complexity and cost.

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Wind/Energy

Experts forecast taller, more economical wind plant designs in the future

NREL researchers elicited more than 140 professional opinions concerning 2035 expectations, noting onshore wind turbines reaching 130 meters and plant sizes up to 1,100 MW.  

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