Aerospace
Submit abstract to speak at CW New Space Tech Days in November
One-day online event in winter 2024 will feature six presentations exploring the increasing importance of composites in the evolving space market. Abstract deadline is July 5.
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Airbus finalizes Aerovel acquisition
Per the agreement, Aerovel’s Flexrotor, a vertical takeoff and landing UAS aircraft, will provide enhanced and expanded mission capability offerings to Airbus customers.
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Airbus video highlights RACER compound helicopter first flight
Launched as part of a Clean Sky 2 program, a compound design — rotor, split fixed-wing, propulsive propellers — uses composites to cut fuel consumption and emissions by 20%.
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GTL validates LH2 composite dewar tanks for use in aviation
Test results exceeded expectations regarding holding hard vacuum, heat load, rapid chill-down and hydrogen fraction goal, leading to flight prototype fabrication.
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NIAR receives $10 million NASA funding for high-temp advanced materials
Specialized research program will develop, mature and implement composites and other novel materials for use in hypersonic vehicles.
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Manuela Marangio heads Leonardo Aerostructures Division at Grottaglie facility
Female mechanical engineer is responsible for Leonardo Aerostructures’ entire production engineering plant, dedicated to several major aeronautic programs.
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FACC records more than 24% revenue growth in Q1 2024
Workforce expansion, new contracts and diversified portfolios, supply chain stabilization and footprint expansion may lead to €810-850 million revenue for the 2024 financial year.
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JCB Aero aircraft interior flooring panels incorporate SHD composites
High-performance carbon fiber prepreg using SHD’s FRVC411 epoxy resin system resulted in a durable, compliant design for the MRO market.
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New CMC turbine vanes successfully tested in wind tunnel
SiC/SiC ceramic matrix composite (CMC) inlet guide vanes for a high-pressure turbine are aimed for a geared turbofan and show promise for more efficient aeroengines with less weight and need for cooling.
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Syensqo introduces AeroPaste 1003 aerospace adhesive
Two-part room-temperature paste increases high-rate assembly and joining efficiencies when bonding metallic and composite parts.
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