Aerospace
Montana State researchers introduce novel method for “stretch-broken” carbon fiber
New stretch-breaking concept consistently produces carbon fiber that is eight times more formable with strength equivalent to continuous fibers, enhancing its prospects to form to complex aircraft shapes and cut manufacturing costs.
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Airbus reveals hydrogen-powered zero-emission engine
Fuel cell engine architecture will be tested onboard Airbus’ ZEROe demonstrator aircraft to determine feasibility of a 2035 entry-into-service.
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UD’s Center for Composite Materials hosts NASA University Leadership Initiative
October meeting of industry, government and academic accentuates the University of Delaware’s study of research and technology barriers in UAM using its new class of composite materials, TuFF.
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Airbus unveils DisruptiveLab to test new decarbonization-focused technologies
Aerodynamic helicopter demonstrator, featuring an aluminum and composites fuselage and composite blades, will focus on improving aircraft performance and reducing environmental footprint.
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Reading the Boeing tea leaves
Boeing CEO David Calhoun says not to expect a new aircraft before 2035. What are aerocomposites fabricators supposed to make of that?
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New polymer expands composites options in demanding environments
Aromatic thermosetting copolyester offers unique properties, availability in multiple form factors.
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Lilium, Saudia Airlines announce plan to bring electric air mobility to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s national airline invests in sustainable air mobility with plans to purchase 100 all-electric Lilium Jets and support certification across the MENA region.
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Thompson Aero Seating announces development of Dynamic Test Facility in Ireland
The £7.5 million investment builds up in-house R&D and testing capabilities for Thompson’s airline seating products, including furthering research in composites use.
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Base Materials showcases Ares 770 tooling material
Ares 770 is designed for the manufacture of master models and patterns used in the production of carbon fiber parts, as well as vacuum forming and thermoforming.
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Airbus, ArianeGroup sign transition batch contract for Ariane 6 launch vehicles
Airbus will provide four primary lightweight carbon fibers structures for the next 14 vehicle launchers via state-of-the-art 4.0 industrial facility in Getafe, Spain.
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