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Aerospace

Solvay, Spirit collaborate to accelerate composites adoption

Solvay and Spirit AeroSystems have cemented their research and technology relationship on the development of composite aerostructures, to take place in Prestwick, Scotland. 

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AutoFlight Prosperity I enters the eVTOL market

The eVTOL’s full-scale interior and exterior design by Frank Stephenson Design is being showcased at the 2023 Paris Air Show. 

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Out of Autoclave

GKN Aerospace, Joby Aviation sign aerostructures agreement

GKN Aerospace will manufacture thermoplastic composite flight control surfaces for Joby’s all-electric, four-passenger, composites-intensive ride-sharing aircraft.

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JEC

CompositesWorld presents JEC 2023 recap

Post-show, CW editors share key trends in materials, technologies and equipment seen on the show floor from well-established and newer companies alike.  

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GKN Aerospace to provide aerospace expertise for Supernal eVTOL vehicle

GKN’s supply of lightweight aerostructures, EWIS and maturation of high-rate manufacturing technologies will lay the foundation for scaled AAM manufacturing.

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Aerospace

FACC wins Austria’s 2023 Innovation Award 

Consistent development of new technologies, production processes and materials push FACC to the forefront of sustainable aviation. 

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United Airlines, Eve Air Mobility to bring eVTOL flights to San Francisco

Eve’s efficient transportation option will expand electric air commuting options in the Bay Area after its entry into service in 2026.

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Stellantis, Archer move partnership to “execution phase”

Construction is well underway on Archer’s high-volume eVTOL aircraft manufacturing facility, with experienced Stellantis personnel provided expertise alongside Archer teams to prepare for efficient manufacturing operations.

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Automotive

SPE announces 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award winner

Kevin Pageau, owner and president of International Marketing Alliance, and a major contributor to the SPE Automotive Division Lifetime Awards Program, will be honored at the awards gala on Nov. 8.

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Carbon Fibers

Tool Gauge, Victrex partner to develop co-molded composite aircraft parts

Novel hybrid overmolding technology achieves novel thermoplastic composite parts to replace machined aluminum components on commercial aircraft, as well as reduce manufacturing costs and timeline.

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