Aerospace
Virgin Galactic reaches new heights, adds third passenger with second spaceflight
The flight marks the highest altitude and speed that the SpaceShipTwo has achieved to date, and included the addition of a third crew member for the first time.
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Rolls-Royce tests Advanced Low Pressure system (ALPS) for UltraFan engine
Composite elements of the Advanced Low Pressure system (ALPS), including fan blades, a fan case and annulus fillers, were tested together on a donor engine.
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NCC's new Large Scale Resin Infusion (LSRI) technology designed for aerospace, wind industry R&D
New Large Scale Resin Infusion (LSRI) technology is aimed at widening the applicability of Liquid Composite Molding (LCM) processes to a wider range of components.
Read MoreCan the aerospace industry regain its ability to "try"?
TPI Composites’ Steve Nolet reflects on the strides that composites in the aerospace industry have made in the past fifty years, while also wondering if the industry could regain the space race era desire to test limits.
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Composites manufacturers and legislative leaders met to discuss composites in infrastructure
The meetings were facilitated by ACMA and discussed legislation such as the IMAGINE Act and the former Innovative Bridge Research and Construction Program.
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Airbus holds opening ceremony for China-based UAM Innovation Centre
Airbus China Innovation Centre works to identify emerging innovations aimed at transforming the aerospace sector and Urban Air Mobility, leveraging local talent, technologies and partners.
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Michelman invests in Textechno FIMATEST adhesion measurement system
The company seeks to support Textechno in the goal of establishing more standardization for the industry regarding fiber-matrix-adhesion and processing properties.
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Spirit AeroSystems chosen for Aerion AS2 Supersonic Business Jet
Aerion Corp. and Spirit AeroSystems have entered into a collaboration agreement for the preliminary design of the AS2’s forward, pressurized fuselage.
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Heatcon Composite Systems introduces new composite repair technology
The HCS9400-02 Smart Susceptor is said to improve thermal uniformity and ensure that composite materials are properly cured and repaired.
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MC-21 airliner faces one-year delay due to U.S. sanctions
The Russian airliner schedule will reportedly be delayed until 2021 as U.S. sanctions have interrupted the supply of composite materials for the aircraft.
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