Aerospace
Tecnofire adds fire resistance to transportation and infrastructure applications
Intumescent nonwoven veils improve the fire performance of composites in bridge, bus, building, marine and aircraft structures.
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Stratolaunch cuts launch vehicle and rocket engine programs
Stratolaunch has reportedly backed off of development of a family of launch vehicles that were intended to use the company’s all composite carrier aircraft as a launch platform.
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National Research Council of Canada and Fives partner on inspection technology for aerospace
The joint venture is working to develop an advanced profilometer that will provide faster and more accurate part inspection.
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Web Industries' Vermont-based plant earns Nadcap accreditation
The accreditation was granted in November 2018 and covers the facility’s aerospace composite ply cutting and kitting operations.
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Boom Supersonic gets funding for Mach-2.2 airliner
Boom is currently assembling a subscale prototype of its supersonic airliner, to demonstrate the craft’s aerodynamics, advanced composite materials and propulsion system in flight.
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Bell Helicopter unveils air taxi design at CES 2019
The air taxi is powered by a hybrid-electric propulsion system from Safran and features Bell’s signature powered lift concept incorporating six tilting ducted fans.
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Bye Aerospace receives investment from Subaru-SBI Innovation Fund
The investment will be used to advance the FAA certification process for the Sun Flyer 2 all-electric, composite plane.
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AMRC adds 3D permeability measurement bench
The system is capable of measuring the permeability of a dry reinforcement, which is important for understanding how liquid resin will behave when injected in infusion and RTM processes.
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FACC delivers 1000th outer flaps shipset for Airbus A321
The outer flaps of the Airbus A321 are manufactured from carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP).
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CFRP module saves weight on rocket design
Taking advantage of carbon fiber/PEEK mechanical and thermal performance, the Technical University of Munich replaces an aluminum rocket module with a 40+% lighter composite alternative.
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