Aerospace
ZeroAvia, MHIRJ assess retrofit approach for hydrogen-electric regional jets
The first phase of technical study confirms the feasibility of hydrogen-electric-powered CRJ aircraft.
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Solvay, Spirit collaborate to accelerate composites adoption
Solvay and Spirit AeroSystems have cemented their research and technology relationship on the development of composite aerostructures, to take place in Prestwick, Scotland.
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Hexcel launches novel RTM resin, rapid-cure prepreg for aerospace
HexPly M51 prepreg and HiFlow HF610F-2 resin add to Hexcel’s delivery of faster cure cycles and thus higher production build rates.
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FACC wins Austria’s 2023 Innovation Award
Consistent development of new technologies, production processes and materials push FACC to the forefront of sustainable aviation.
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Tool Gauge, Victrex partner to develop co-molded composite aircraft parts
Novel hybrid overmolding technology achieves novel thermoplastic composite parts to replace machined aluminum components on commercial aircraft, as well as reduce manufacturing costs and timeline.
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Airbus final assembly line in China delivers its first A321neo
In March 2023, the Tianjin-based final assembly facility commissioned a composites-intensive A321neo for Juneyao Air.
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Nanomaterials optimize performance of space-ready carbon fiber composite panels
A recent ESA project led by Adamant Composites aimed to mature nanomaterial-enhanced CFRP for lighter weight, more thermally and electrically conductive materials for manufacturing satellite structures.
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Purdue opens $41 million Hypersonics and Applied Research Facility
A dedicated 65,000-square-foot building is home to Mach 8 and HYPULSE wind tunnels to advance hypersonic evaluation and testing, and the HAMTC for materials and manufacturing work with partners.
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Spirit AeroSystems to build new composite fuselage for HondaJet
A build-to-print composite fuselage and composite bonded frame are part of the work agreement with Honda Aircraft Company for its HondaJet 2600 concept.
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Boeing TTBW concept becomes new NASA X-Plane
The X-Plane designation for Boeing’s experimental aircraft demonstrator, previously awarded under the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project, will test designs and technologies that can be adopted into current aircraft.
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