Aerospace
Aura Aero ERA aircraft program issues tenders for fuselage design, airframe engineering
The 19-seat hybrid-electric aircraft was conceived to use composite and metal construction. Aura Aero has signed a PAC with EASA to finalize the framework for its CS-23 category certification.
Read More
Boeing ecoDemonstrator 2024 explores cabin recyclability, operational efficiency
Future cabin concepts, rCF floor coverings and panels, noise regulation and other efficiencies will be tested this year using a 777-200ER aircraft.
Read More
Aurora reveals latest SPRINT X-Plane design concept
An Aurora and Boeing team advances its high-speed, vertical lift concept to the preliminary design phase, which features three lift fans, a more refined composite exterior and an uncrewed cockpit.
Read More
KVE Composites: New CEO, thermoset parts, thermoplastic future
Longtime parts manufacturer offers more than composites welding. CW’s conversation with CEO Kjelt van Rijswijk explains KVE’s vision with Daher and where it’s headed.
Read More
Aurora expands aerospace composites manufacturing facility
Bridgeport facility has been increased to approximately 227,000 square feet to better engage with current and new production programs.
Read More
Airbus finalizes Aerovel acquisition
Per the agreement, Aerovel’s Flexrotor, a vertical takeoff and landing UAS aircraft, will provide enhanced and expanded mission capability offerings to Airbus customers.
Read More
Airbus video highlights RACER compound helicopter first flight
Launched as part of a Clean Sky 2 program, a compound design — rotor, split fixed-wing, propulsive propellers — uses composites to cut fuel consumption and emissions by 20%.
Watch
GTL validates LH2 composite dewar tanks for use in aviation
Test results exceeded expectations regarding holding hard vacuum, heat load, rapid chill-down and hydrogen fraction goal, leading to flight prototype fabrication.
Read More
NIAR receives $10 million NASA funding for high-temp advanced materials
Specialized research program will develop, mature and implement composites and other novel materials for use in hypersonic vehicles.
Read More
Manuela Marangio heads Leonardo Aerostructures Division at Grottaglie facility
Female mechanical engineer is responsible for Leonardo Aerostructures’ entire production engineering plant, dedicated to several major aeronautic programs.
Read More
.jpg;maxWidth=300;quality=90;format=webp)
