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Boom Supersonic completes construction of Overture Superfactory

The facility in Greensboro, North Carolina, is expected to produce 33 Overture supersonic aircraft per year, with room to grow.

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Hydrogen Storage

Workforce report provides insight into evolving hydrogen landscape

The National Composites Centre and Tank Storage Association identify future skills demands, call for action to meet U.K. hydrogen targets.

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AOC facility renovations strengthens U.K. composites backing

Since the purchase of its Haverhill facility in 2022, AOC’s team has been upgrading equipment, processes and layout, in addition to building its certifications, to enhance its industry support.

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CoreTech, Xnovo bring 3D imaging to Moldex3D molding software

Moldex3D users will now be able to conduct accurate 3D fiber orientation simulations using calibrated fiber parameters.

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Defense

Airbus presents unmanned Wingman concept

Fighter jet model unveiled at ILA Berlin, made from an iron structure and composite outer skin, will deliver more tactical options, supporting future combat missions.

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Thermoplastics

Ensinger double belt press installation expands thermoplastics production

Equipment investment will enable the plastics processor to mass produce fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites continuously, as well as adapt to specific needs.

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Eve names suppliers for eVTOL windows, doors and fuselage

Long-term supply agreements include KRD for windows, Latecoere for the aircraft’s doors, as well as Rallc and Alltec supplying composites expertise for fuselage development.

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Midnight production aircraft completes full transition flight

This is Archer’s second full-scale eVTOL aircraft to achieve this milestone, critical to being able to carry commercially viable passenger payloads.

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Superior Huntingdon Composites is sold to Liberty Lane Partners

Independent manufacturer of branded fiberglass composite reinforcements and veils is acquired by New Hampshire private equity firm, preparing the company for significant growth.

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Automotive

Sigmatex achieves IATF 16949 certification

ISO specification endorses the company’s rigorous automotive quality system standards, for which it supplies carbon fiber textile products.

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