Aerospace
EcoPulse hybrid aircraft demonstrator completes Preliminary Design Review
PDR completion paves the way toward validating the project’s feasibility and firming up the architecture for a first flight scheduled in 2022.
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GKN Aerospace, SAMC, AVIC Supply sign JV agreement for advanced aerostructures
The strategic joint venture agreement supports GKN’s growth in the Chinese commercial aerospace market.
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Lockheed Martin acquires Aerojet Rocketdyne
The transaction is expected to enhance Lockheed Martin's support of critical U.S. and allied security missions, and add substantial expertise in propulsion to the company’s portfolio.
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Digital design concepts shape next-generation combat aviation
Design processes that typically take months have been completed in days using BAE Systems' digital twin concept when developing the next-generation Tempest aircraft.
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Airbus delivers first A400M to the Belgian Air Force
Despite challenges caused by the pandemic, Airbus’ teams have achieved all 10 aircraft deliveries scheduled this year, bringing the A400M global fleet in operation to 98 aircraft.
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Veelo Technologies enhances composite solid rocket motors for tactical missiles systems
Veelo will incorporate its VeeloVEIL and VeeloSTRIKE composite protection materials to help the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division achieve their weight and performance objectives.
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NIAR’s ATLAS lab to install Cevotec SAMBA Pro system in 2021
The new system will open multiple options for evaluation and development based on Fiber Patch Placement technology, including material characterizations, application and process development, prototyping and testing.
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Orbex secures $24 million funding round for U.K. space launch
New funding secures roadmap to first launch of composites-intensive Orbex Prime rocket from Sutherland spaceport in Scotland.
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Hydrogen fuel cell-powered HY4 aircraft takes flight
MAHEPA consortium demonstrates feasibility and advances toward liquid hydrogen tanks and scaling modular HY4 technology to new, emissions-free aircraft.
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Joby Aviation acquires Uber Elevate
As part of the agreement, Uber Elevate, which is developing an air taxi ridesharing service, will invest $75 million in Joby, which is developing an all-electric eVTOL that the company hopes will enter service in 2023.
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