CompositesWorld News

Creative Composites Group acquires United Fiberglass of America

The acquisition helps support critical infrastructure applications, expanding CCG’s product capabilities.

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CalCompetes grant supports Joby facility expansion, job growth

$9.8 million will grow the eVTOL aircraft manufacturer’s footprint in Marina, California, support 690 new state jobs and accelerate early manufacturing to support initial commercial operations, targeted for 2025.

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Aerospace

Composites-intensive UltraFan aeroengine achieves full power milestone

Rolls-Royce full power engine test with sustainable fuel set to deliver efficiency improvements in aviation for future narrowbody and widebody aircraft.

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Wind/Energy

OptiBlade project increases rotor wind blade production efficiency

Successful completion of project led by Fraunhofer IFAM sees the development of stretch-formable PeelPlas film for release agent-free demolding of FRP components.

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Natural Fibers

Fassmer, Greenboats partner to enhance natural fiber development

An established Germany-based manufacturing site to produce natural fiber laminates, as well as production of Greenboats fibers at a Fassmer facility.

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Aerospace

Safran NacelleLife service agreements support LEAP engine MRO

Safran has signed a NacelleLife agreement with Saudia and Tarmac Aerosave for Airbus fleet maintenance, including engineering services and availability of critical components.

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Aerospace

Boom Supersonic announces aircraft, engine and investment milestones

New strategic investment from NEOM comes as XB-1, Symphony and Overture achieve important program turning points.

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Aerospace

Qarbon Aerospace welcomes new CEO Michael Canario

Canario’s 35-year career in aerospace, defense and advanced materials will continue to propel Qarbon’s growth initiatives in composite structures for the aerospace industry.

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Trends

Toray obtains ISCC certification for European carbon fiber production facilities

Toray Carbon Fibers Europe will product and supply carbon fibers derived from biomass and recycled materials, with future plans to obtain ISCC Plus certification for Japan and U.S. plants by 2024.

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Defense

Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton achieves successful first flight in Australia

Multi-intelligence uncrewed aircraft enhancing Australia’s maritime surveillance.

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