Aerospace
Clean Sky 2 DEFLECT project develops multifunctional composite panels for electronics enclosures
Four panels integrating mechanical and electrical elements such as connectors, wires and busbars into aerostructures offer solutions for greener aircraft.
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Paris Air Show cancelled for 2021
Board of Directors from GIFAS and the Paris Air Show deemed the show too uncertain under COVID-19 conditions. The next edition will be held in June 2023.
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Boeing adjusts 2021 787 production downward
Persistent headwinds in international air travel have compelled Boeing to reduced 787 production from six to five per month by mid-2021.
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Toray, Joby Aviation finalize long-term carbon fiber supply agreement
Toray carbon fiber materials will be used throughout the eVTOL aircraft structure, propulsion systems and interior components, with hopes to bring it to commercial operation as early as 2023.
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Innovate UK grants NCC £355k to help achieve net zero future
Funding will investigate how composite materials can best be used in final products, mitigation of their environmental impact and overall sustainability.
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Composites One, 3M Aerospace partner to extend aerospace industry services
Composites One will now offer a portfolio of 3M’s innovative film adhesive and primers solutions, with a commitment to supply the aerospace market.
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Airbus concludes Zephyr HAPS flight test campaign
The composites-intensive Zephyr HAPS satellite is a stratospheric unmanned aerial system, which, with this recently successful flight test, is one step closer to providing local satellite-like services.
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Kaman Composites, C&L Aerospace partner for composite repair service expansion
Collaboration expands Kaman repair services into the business aviation aftermarket including Textron and Bombardier platforms, and names C&L the exclusive distributor.
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Samad Aerospace eVTOL aircraft completes successful flight test
The successful test ensured the all-electric e-Starling’s CTOL flight capabilities and achieved an essential step toward its VTOL aircraft development.
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Airline industry performance outlook indicates deep industry loss into 2021
A net loss of $38.7 billion is expected in 2021 and 2019 passenger volumes won’t return until 2024 at the earliest. However, improvements are expected into the second half of the year, boosting air cargo over air travel.
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