Aerospace
XB-1 supersonic jet authorized for flights exceeding Mach 1
FAA issues special flight authorization (SFA) for Boom Supersonic test flights, planned for later this year in the Black Mountain Supersonic Corridor in Mojave, California.
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JEC World 2024 highlights: Forwarding initiatives surrounding sustainability and mobility
Themes at the forefront of JEC World 2024 included solutions for mobility applications and sustainable materials, technologies and processes for composites manufacturing.
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Recoil Aerospace achieves certification for carbon fiber wildfire suppression system
T1000-E aerial firefighting technology earns supplemental type certification (STC) from the FAA for installation on Airbus Super Puma helicopters.
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Composites support Pilatus PC-24 payload capacity, flight range
More than 700 modifications were achieved under the Payload Range Increase Program to deliver increased range, payload and interior comforts.
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Wingcopter begins type certification for composite drone in Japan
Contended to be the first foreign company’s drone to be accepted for type certification, the Wingcopter’s approval would enable commercial BVLOS operations in populated areas.
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Wing-in-ground trials to commence for composite AirX Airfish craft
ST Engineering and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) are collaborating to advance single- and dual-engine AirFish 8 prototypes.
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FAA investigates fresh concerns over 787 aircraft production
A Boeing engineer has claimed that the Dreamliner’s composite fuselage assembly process is flawed, raising questions about the aircraft’s structural integrity.
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Airbus forecasts $45 billion commercial aircraft services market value for U.S. by 2042
Global Services Forecast suggests a 45% increase driven by a rise in annual air traffic, fleet growth and more digitally enabled and connected aircraft.
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Gulfstream G700 composite business jet earns FAA certification
All-new aircraft is now type certified with even more performance enhancements, paving the way for customer deliveries.
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GE Aerospace launches as independent public company
GE has completed the split into three public companies — GE HealthCare, GE Vernova and GE Aerospace — per its multiyear transformation strategy.
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