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Repair 18 Jan 2022

Airbus and partners to establish aircraft lifecycle center in China

Facility will offer sustainable solutions to manage the entire lifecycle of aircraft, including maintenance, conversions, dismantling and recycling.

Aerospace 17 Jan 2022

Caracol obtains AS/EN 9100 certification for large-scale, robotic-mounted 3D printer

Italy-based large-scale AM specialist secures accreditation to produce aerospace parts. The company is currently scaling up production of various aircraft, launcher and satellite components.

Design/Simulation 14 Jan 2022

GKN Aerospace named supplier of all Gulfstream G800, G400 business jets

Workshare includes design and manufacture of sustainable, thermoplastic composite rudder, elevators and floorboards, as well as metal-bonded fuselage panels and machined wing skins.

Pressure Vessels 14 Jan 2022

DNV lowers the partial reduction factor γm1 of wind turbine blades using aging-resistant PU

The adjustment certification, which gives lower safety margins to polyurethane (PU) resin used in rotor blades, marks broader blade design and applications for Covestro.

Aerospace 14 Jan 2022

U.S. Air Force contract accelerates R&D of Boom Supersonic’s Overture aircraft

Critical design and development initiatives aid in the composite supersonic airliner’s future strategic capability in rapid global transport and logistics.

Aerospace 14 Jan 2022

James Webb Space Telescope reaches major milestone as primary mirror unfolds

Full deployment of the 21-foot, gold-coated primary mirror completes the final stage of all major spacecraft deployments in preparation for science operations.

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14 Jan 2022

CT Engineering appointed strategic supplier (EMES3) by Airbus

Multi-year framework contract covers the design and manufacture of composite and metallic structures, as well as after-sales engineering services, emphasizing CT’s know-how and proven track record with Airbus flagship programs.

Carbon Fibers 14 Jan 2022

Urban redevelopment plan to expand Bianchi’s carbon fiber bicycle frame production

Thirty-thousand square feet will house the Italian bicycle manufacturer’s new headquarters and production site, as well as a Bianchi Museum, strengthening production, historical ties and market control.