Aerospace
Boeing and Embraer to enter strategic partnership
Boeing and Embraer have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture that positions both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace markets.
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Master Bond launches EP30LTE-2 epoxy system
EP30LTE-2 is designed for joining dissimilar substrates and for sealing, coating and encapsulating, especially for small- to medium-sized castings where a low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) is required.
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Nordson launches automated cartridge dispensing system for sealants
New automated system allows for the application of pre-mixed sealant materials in aerospace assembly operations such as wing spar, panel, fuselage or aircraft door sealing.
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Facebook ceases Aquila drone development
The company puts an end to its carbon-fiber WiFi drone program, opting instead to partner with aviation companies also working to develop the technology.
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Bell Boeing awarded multiyear V-22 production contract
The new multiyear production contract provides program production stability for the V-22 tiltrotor aircraft through at least 2024.
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Durable UAV speeds to production
3D-printed prototypes used to accelerate design iterations and expedite manufacturing plans.
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Plant tour: Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, KS
Spirit AeroSystems was an established aerospace supplier when it earned that distinction, winning the contract for the Boeing 787’s Section 41. Now its sights are set on the next generation of aircraft.
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Plant tour: Tods Aerospace, Crewkerne, U.K.
Tods Aerospace, located in rural England, is part of the larger Unitech Aerospace manufacturing group and specializes in highly engineered aerospace defense structures.
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Plant tour: Van Horn Aviation, Tempe, AZ
Van Horn Aviation seized a real opportunity in helicopter blades, with little composites acumen but big desire. The rest is history worth reading.
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Plant tour: A&P, Cincinnati, OH
A&P has made a name for itself as a braider, but the depth and breadth of its technical aptitude comes into sharp focus with a peek behind usually closed doors.
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