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Advantages of building aircraft structures with composites, compared to metal, include light weight, high specific strength, superior fatigue properties, damage tolerance and the absence of corrosion. In the 1950s, Boeing began using fiberglass in its 707 passenger jets, and at the time the material made up about 2% of the overall aircraft by weight. Since then, Boeing, Airbus and other aircraft manufacturers have continued to increase this percentage with successive aircraft models. Today’s twin-aisle commercial aircraft such as the Boeing 787, first launched in 2009, and the Airbus A350 comprise approximately 50% composites by weight, largely carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP).

The order will replace Rega’s current fleet of AW109SP helicopters used for critical air rescue services in its mountain bases, adds to the company’s anticipated 2026 all-Airbus fleet.

Airbus Defense and Space, FIDAMC and Aernnova demonstrate out-of-autoclave, one-shot process for wingbox cover with integrated stringers for regional aircraft.

Take a look at this month’s new hires and promotions in the composites industry from Airbus, French Oil Mill Machinery, Thermwood, Aquapak, Teijin Aramid and Pultron Composites.

The innovation unit will bring together corporate innovation, startup engagement and company building activities to pioneer sustainable aerospace and develop Airbus’ future programs and businesses.

Airborne’s automated ply placement systems at Airbus, GKN Aerospace and Teijin Automotive Technologies aim to maximize flexibility and intelligent automation.

Filton, Bristol location will cover full product capabilities from components up to whole system and cryogenic testing, complementing Airbus’ existing ZEDC facilities for the ZEROe’s 2035 entry-into-service date.

The wholly owned subsidiary unifies the strengths, resources and skills of Airbus and STELIA Aerospace, establishes 500 direct and 1,500 indirect supplies.

Full-year 2021 reflected 771 gross commercial aircraft orders and 611 delivered, with revenue totaling €52.1 billion. Despite the pandemic, 2021 indicated Airbus’ strong operational performance.

Airbus, EconCore, Fraunhofer and the Technical University of Denmark will produce a potentially recyclable rudder from thermoplastic honeycomb sandwich composites.

Airbus reports resilience and recovery, announcing 611 commercial aircraft delivered over the course of 2021, and a doubled gross order intake from 2020 across all programs and market segments.