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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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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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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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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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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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Toray and Bell collaborate on new NCAMP design allowable dataset for 3960 prepreg system
Allowable design dataset establishes conformity requirements and process specifications for traditional hand layup and AFP of the 3960 prepreg system in aerospace applications.
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Cotesa GmbH selects Airborne to supply a fully automated edge sealing system
The robotic production system will automate Cotesa’s edge sealing operations for complex, 3D composite parts for the automotive and aerospace industries on-the-fly, while also maintaining accurate resin dispensing.
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