Aerospace
Unmanned aircraft manufacturer General Atomics becomes Nadcap Subscriber
Nadcap members are aerospace prime contractors who have demonstrated design authority and control over supplier quality throughout their organization.
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Toray supplies Torayca carbon fiber, prepreg for H3 launch vehicle
Set to launch Feb. 15, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency rocket has been designed with a composite motor case and payload fairing section.
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European SUSPENS project targets green composites production
The 13-partner program will addresses the challenge of reducing the environmental footprint of sandwich and hollow composite structures via bio-sourced resins and carbon fiber precursors.
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Fabrum supplies lightweight composite LH2 tanks for aviation, launches consortium with Airbus, other partners
New Zealand company works with FSE, GKN Aerospace to test LH2 storage and delivery system, advances zero emissions flight via Hydrogen Consortium and $23 million Series A funding.
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Joby completes second stage of eVTOL certification process
Joby has demonstrated that its eVTOL aircraft is capable of meeting safety rules defined during the first stage, thus meeting the Means of Compliance for type certification. Progress continues in the next three stages.
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Airbus ESM integration underway for future Artemis moon missions
More than 22,000 elements are begin integrated in parallel in Airbus’ Bremen cleanrooms for ESMs 3, 4 and 5, mission-critical structures for the Orion spacecraft.
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DLR completes MFFD upper shell skin layup
Eight-meter-long CFRTP fuselage skin was achieved via laser-heated in-situ consolidation, with stringers, frames and cleats to be welded.
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STUNNING project completes lower half of MFFD
Clean Sky project has delivered the 8 × 4 meter welded aerostructure component, aided by advanced thermoplastic composite technologies and smart robotics.
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Bye Aerospace eFlyer2 approved for flight test certification
The FAA has approved the composites-intensive, all-electric aircraft as eligible for certification under Part 23, enabling the Denver-based OEM to start certification testing.
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LIST opens innovation center focusing on sustainable composite materials
The Sustainable Composite Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Centre (SCMM) will be supported by major players in rail, aerospace, automotive and space to transition sustainable composites research to commercialization.
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