Aerospace

Fabrics/Preforms

Kordsa continues to expand into aerospace industry

The reinforcement leader has signed an agreement to invest in U.S.-based Axiom Materials, supplier of advanced composites for aerospace and industrial applications.

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Sustainability

JEC World 2019 Preview

The JEC World trade show and conference, the largest composites event in the world, will be held at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, March 12-14, 2019.

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Aerospace

FACC receives STC approval for its Passenger Luggage Space Upgrade program

The glass fiber-reinforced composite overhead stowage bins are said to increase space while reducing weight by up to 67 percent.

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EASA completes first flight session of MC-21-300 certification program

During the certification tests, the behavior of MC-21-300 aircraft was evaluated in various modes, including high angles of attack and stalling.

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Automotive

Center for Composite Materials calls for Medal of Excellence nominations

The call for nominations is open until March 31, 2019, and the winner will be awarded at the American Society for Composites Technical Conference held in September.

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Autoclave

Thermwood and Bell collaborate on 3D-printed helicopter blade mold

Thermwood employed its new 60-mm melt core technology to additively manufacture the autoclave-capable, carbon fiber-reinforced tool.

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Aerospace

Airbus to halt A380 production after Emirates cuts orders

Airbus has announced it will cease deliveries of the A380 in 2021 following a decision by Emirates to reduce its orders for the aircraft from 162 to 123.

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Trends

FACC enters strategic cooperation with Proponent

Proponent will assist FACC in marketing and selling its MRO services and product innovations for aircraft upgrades and modifications.

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Construction

JEC announces finalists for Innovation Awards 2019

The awards recognize 10 composites champions based on criteria such as partner involvement in the value chain, technicality or commercial applications of innovations.

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Aerospace

Siemens electric propulsion motor powers Sun Flyer 2 flight

Bye Aerospace’s all-electric, composite material aircraft has successfully completed its first official flight test with a Siemens electric propulsion motor.

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