Aerospace
Orbital Composites wins award from U.S. Space Force to build space factories for antennas
Partners Axiom Space, Northrop Grumman Space Logistics and Southwest Research Institute will help advance ISAM technologies for kilometer-scale LEO antennas, space stations and GEO applications, targeting space factory in 3-5 years.
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Adhesives, sealants meet aerospace and defense specifications
CAMX 2023: H.B. Fuller Aerospace manufactures, packages and delivers a variety of sealants, structural adhesives, low outgassing epoxy systems and more to industry and customer requirements.
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Plana, Gloria Aviation to provide AAM industry training
Korean composite aircraft developer and education institute join forces to establish an education program and qualification standards for AAM aviation pilots.
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Airbus inaugurates new Toulouse-based A320 final assembly line
Final assembly line will contribute to A320 Family production rate increase of 75 aircraft/month in 2026, adding to Airbus’ 10 assembly sites.
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Paris Air Show 2023 highlights
The Paris Air Show, one of the largest aerospace trade shows in the world, returned for the first time since 2019 and proved that the global aviation industry industry is very much alive and kicking.
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Paris Air Show orders bring aerospace industry back on track
The air show’s success was guided by nearly 1,266 order and option announcements from Airbus, Boeing, Embraer and others, indicating supply chain progress.
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Airborne to deliver automated preforming line to GKN Aerospace
Automated cell combines ply placement, preform trimming, a ply cutter and a hot drape former for 3D preform production, to be initially deployed to fulfill ASCEND project objectives.
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Daher confirms continuation of R&D efforts for thermoplastic composites
Mobilized by numerous thermoplastics programs, an innovation center and a new strategic plan, Daher advances its dedication to lighter, stronger aerostructures to meet decarbonization goals.
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VoltAero debuts Cassio 330 electric-hybrid aircraft
The first member in the Cassio airplane family offers a clean-sheet airframe design, proprietary hybrid propulsion and sustainable fuel operation. Flight testing and certification are anticipated for late 2023 into 2024.
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3D-printed CFRP tools for serial production of composite landing flaps
GKN Aerospace Munich and CEAD develop printed tooling with short and continuous fiber that reduces cost and increases sustainability for composites production.
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