Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

CalCompetes grant supports Joby facility expansion, job growth

$9.8 million will grow the eVTOL aircraft manufacturer’s footprint in Marina, California, support 690 new state jobs and accelerate early manufacturing to support initial commercial operations, targeted for 2025.

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Aerospace

Composites-intensive UltraFan aeroengine achieves full power milestone

Rolls-Royce full power engine test with sustainable fuel set to deliver efficiency improvements in aviation for future narrowbody and widebody aircraft.

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Wind/Energy

OptiBlade project increases rotor wind blade production efficiency

Successful completion of project led by Fraunhofer IFAM sees the development of stretch-formable PeelPlas film for release agent-free demolding of FRP components.

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Natural Fibers

Fassmer, Greenboats partner to enhance natural fiber development

An established Germany-based manufacturing site to produce natural fiber laminates, as well as production of Greenboats fibers at a Fassmer facility.

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Aerospace

Safran NacelleLife service agreements support LEAP engine MRO

Safran has signed a NacelleLife agreement with Saudia and Tarmac Aerosave for Airbus fleet maintenance, including engineering services and availability of critical components.

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Wabash MPI, Carver Inc. launch redesigned websites 

More robust and user-friendly websites are easier to navigate and provide additional product information to customers.

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Aerospace

Boom Supersonic announces aircraft, engine and investment milestones

New strategic investment from NEOM comes as XB-1, Symphony and Overture achieve important program turning points.

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Aerospace

Qarbon Aerospace welcomes new CEO Michael Canario

Canario’s 35-year career in aerospace, defense and advanced materials will continue to propel Qarbon’s growth initiatives in composite structures for the aerospace industry.

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Carbon Fibers

Toray obtains ISCC certification for European carbon fiber production facilities

Toray Carbon Fibers Europe will product and supply carbon fibers derived from biomass and recycled materials, with future plans to obtain ISCC Plus certification for Japan and U.S. plants by 2024.

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Defense

Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton achieves successful first flight in Australia

Multi-intelligence uncrewed aircraft enhancing Australia’s maritime surveillance.

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Natural Fibers

Alliance for European Flax-Linen and Hemp reports increasing flax fiber adoption in marine

The natural fiber is increasing traction across several marine applications, including in projects by Greenboats, Northern Light Composites, the Beneteau Group and others.

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Aerospace

Honeywell to provide Emirates with wheels, brakes for A380 aircraft fleet

Ten-year agreement for wheels, carbon/carbon brakes will extend overall use life.

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Composite raw materials
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