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Qarbon Aerospace partners with Georgia Tech to address advanced structures in civilian vertical lift vehicles
Demonstration, testing, repair and maintenance of thermoplastic airframe structures will address technical barriers and make a business case for use of composites, metamaterials and AM for civilian air mobility.
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Lanxess, Advent International establish global JV for high-performance engineering polymers
Lanxess and Advent acquire Royal DSM’s Engineering Materials business, and Lanxess transfers its High Performance Materials business into the joint venture, seeking a focus in automotive, electromobility and electronics.
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Stratolaunch carrier aircraft completes fifth flight test with new composite pylon, debuts Talon-A
Pylon hardware constructed with aluminum and carbon fiber skins will be used to carry and release Talon-A hypersonic testbed vehicles more safely.
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New ASTM plastic piping systems standard to aid fluid and gas transport
New standard for crosslinkable polyethylene pipe will enable the transport of aggressive fluids at elevated temperatures across a range of manufacturers and businesses.
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New agreement with MHIRJ helps ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric regional jet plans gain ground
Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) engineering group to design retrofit and line fit options for regional jets.
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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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