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Aerospace

Spirit AeroSystems enters negotiations with Boeing, Airbus

Airbus is expected to acquire certain Spirit assets that serve Airbus programs, concurrently with the closing of Spirit's acquisition by Boeing.

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Space

Rock West sandwich panels support high-power Astro Digital satellites

RWC built and delivered solar array substrate panels from trace/lead-integrated skins that enable direct integration with solar cells, saving weight and time.

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Aerospace

FACC equips 2,000th Airbus aircraft with Sharklets

Eight-foot-high composite components furnish the Airbus A320 Family, enhancing fuel efficiency via their biomimetic design.  

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Dahltram I-350CF qualified through JuggerBot 3D Material Card suite

The collaboration focuses on developing parameters for repeatable and reliable pellet-fed 3D printing using the carbon fiber-reinforced high-temperature tooling resin.

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Marine

BMComposites flagpole antenna mount equips luxury marine vessels

Carbon fiber antenna continues to provide a modern and configurable connectivity option for superyacht owners.

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Defense

DARPA dubs new hybrid-electric X-plane XRG-73

Scaled Composites, Cornerstone Research Group and others are supplying the uncrewed aircraft, which will mature a long-endurance aircraft design.  

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Aerospace

Electra’s Goldfinch proves eSTOL capabilities in piloted test flights

Information gained from the flight test program will inform the design of Electra’s nine-passenger commercial eSTOL aircraft, with entry into commercial service targeted for 2028.  

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Airtech to integrate composite materials into Adaxis 3D printing software

Unification of technical competencies on a single platform facilitates the precise control of the AdaOne pellet-based 3D printing technology, optimizing materials performance and quality of printed parts for end-users.

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People in composites: June 2024

SkyDweller Aero, Daher and Velocity Composites have made announcements highlighting new personnel and internal promotions.

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Automotive

Gatron to deliver composite seats for 22 Alstom trains

The production of more than 11,000 seats for trains running in the São Paulo subway showcases expertise in hand-laid composite applications.

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