Aerospace
Solvay to develop composite structure for Vertical Aerospace eVTOL aircraft
Composite and adhesive technologies will be supplied to Vertical Aerospace for a zero-emissions, all-electric prototype scheduled for a September 2021 test flight.
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Joby Aviation accelerates eVTOL aircraft certification
The company has begun generating revenue for the Agility Prime program, and has agreed to FAA G1 certification basis for its aircraft.
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GKN Aerospace Future Flight Challenge to accelerate sustainable aerospace technologies
Four-year, £125 million ISCF program covers Skybus, Safe Flight and NAPKIN projects, with a focus on electrification, unmanned commercial flight and more sustainable regional aerospace solutions.
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Clean Sky 2 study emphasizes need for hydrogen-powered aviation development
Independent study found hydrogen as primary energy source for aircraft propulsion, outlines roadmap and required policy actions for hydrogen aviation, fuel cell technology development.
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Collins Aerospace invests in braiding technology, secures funding for next-gen components
The multi-axis composite braider will be used to prove out production for complex-shaped components like pressure vessels, battery enclosures and more.
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NIAR opens six-week Composite Structural Engineering Technology course registration
Online course provides an overview of essential engineering practices and knowledge for certification of aircraft structures. The first module begins March 15th.
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NASA selects Firefly Aerospace for Artemis commercial moon delivery in 2023
Part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, Firefly’s Blue Ghost lander will deliver 10 technology payloads to the moon.
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Solvay, Leonardo launch joint research lab for thermoplastic composites
The Solvay Leonardo Joint Research Lab aims to facilitate the broader adoption of thermoplastic composites by the aerospace industry.
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Boeing said to be evaluating new twin-aisle program
Aviation Week reports that Boeing is in the early stages of developing a twin-aisle in response to the Airbus A321XLR that will use composite wing and fuselage structures.
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Composites and 3D printing could boost Europe's SAT manufacturing capabilities for the 2030s
Clean Sky 2 SAT-AM project targets 4-hour, door-to-door mobility and reduced manufacturing, maintenance costs for 4-19 passenger, Small Air Transport.
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