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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton achieves successful first flight in Australia
Multi-intelligence uncrewed aircraft enhancing Australia’s maritime surveillance.
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Alliance for European Flax-Linen and Hemp reports increasing flax fiber adoption in marine
The natural fiber is increasing traction across several marine applications, including in projects by Greenboats, Northern Light Composites, the Beneteau Group and others.
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