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New Vixen Composites facility expands GFRP production capacity
The Airxcel brand boasts an expansive 60,000-square-foot facility in the heart of Elkhart, Indiana, to support increasing customer demand.
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NASA announces targeted launch of Artemis I uncrewed flight test
NASA invites everyone to its global virtual NASA Social event for the Artemis I launch of the SLS rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Aug. 29, 2022.
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Joby expands partnership with U.S. Department of Defense
Expansion increases potential value of contract by more than $45 million, and flight test operations engagement for the composite eVTOL have been broadened to include the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Gurit reports net sales impacted by challenging wind turbine blade market
Unaudited sales results for the first half of 2022 are marked by a decline of -7.0% at constant exchange rates impacted by the wind market, though high growth is reported in marine and other industrial markets.
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Joby Aviation maintains momentum with eVTOL certification, operational and manufacturing readiness
In its Letter to Shareholders, Joby announces its agreement with the FAA on a revised eVTOL certification basis, its application for U.K. type certification validation, cites new developments with the U.S. DOD and more.
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UAMMI announces composites 202 class in September
The free class takes place at the Davis Technical College – Applied Science Building in Utah on Sept. 27, 2022, covers available composite materials, their advantages, disadvantages and applications, and six different processes.
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American Airlines places order for 20 Boom Supersonic aircraft
American Airlines could potentially purchase up to 60 Overture composites-intensive, supersonic passenger aircraft if industry-standard operating, performance and safety requirements are met.
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University of Miami faculty explore ways to improve resilience of coastal structures
Engineering and ocean sciences faculty members receive federal research funding to delve into how they can strengthen coastal buildings and seawalls in the face of climate change through new materials and better-designed structures.
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Hyundai Motor Group, Safran sign MOU for advanced air mobility development cooperation
The cooperation will include — but is not limited to — exploration of electric propulsion systems, avionics and flight control and cabin interiors, with composites as a potential component.
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Vartega announces new composites recycling facility, increased capacity, funding infusion
A new 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility based in Denver, Colo., will enable ten times the production capacity of composite materials processing, recycling.
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