Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Defense

GKN Aerospace revitalizes defense supply chain with C-27J nacelle deliveries

Successful engagement of more than 40 suppliers reestablishes the company’s composite and assembly manufacturing capabilities, secures business continuity for the next 5 years with Leonardo Aircraft.

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Aerospace

ESA collaboration brings Altair software to aerospace, space startups

Access to Altair simulation, AI and data analytics solutions and consulting options to ESA Partnership Initiative for Commercialisation (EPIC) organizations aims to diversify, support aerospace companies.

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Carbon Fibers

4M Carbon Fiber launches 50-ton plasma oxidation qualification line

The $4.5 million project, designed to triple throughput and cut oxidation energy consumption, will prove the company’s technology at commercial scale for prospective customers.

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Lilium launches M&A process, targets eVTOL program continuation

Despite court-approved insolvency filings and beginning first investor briefings, Lilium remains fully focused on re-emerging following restructuring, setting its sights on fresh investment to support the Lilium Jet.

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Aerospace

FACC Q3 earnings signal strong aerospace growth trajectory 

A 25.1% increase in revenue and a quadrupled EBIT are being reinforced by initiatives to improve workforce shortages and implement thermoplastic composites into future aircraft.

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Aerospace

NASA selects Electra for hybrid-electric aircraft concepts in AACES 2050 Program

Electra will identify and deliver various concepts and technologies for future sustainable commercial airline development, which could enter service by mid-century.

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Marine

MarineShift360 project launches new initiatives for marine industry sustainability

Life cycle assessment (LCA) tool and Industry Accelerator and University Outreach programs are designed to fast-track decarbonization as regulatory frameworks tighten and consumer demand for sustainability grows.

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Defense

Integris Composites becomes U.S. Army FLRAA armor supplier

New contract with Bell Texton Inc. will equip the Bell V-280 Valor with fit-for-purpose composite military armor.

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Space

Firefly Aerospace closes oversubscribed $175 million Series D raise

The end-to-end space transportation company looks to its future launch, lunar and on-orbit services and capabilities.

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Pyromeral quality certifications support CMC compliance requirements

ITAR and JCP certifications enable aerospace and defense customers to benefit from Pyromeral’s thermal management solutions.

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Dieffenbacher acquires Schmidt & Heinzmann composites business

The acquisition, which includes all intangible assets of the business unit, will expand Dieffenbacher’s SMC delivery spectrum, enable potential for portfolio growth and synergies.

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Aerospace

Spirit Q3 financial results raise concern of business viability

Significant anticipated cash deficit and increased operating losses have raised doubts over the company’s ability to continue operations, leading to Boeing and Airbus loan advancements.

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