Aerospace
Bristow signs order for up to 55 Beta Technologies ALIA-250 eVTOL aircraft
Innovative, sustainable vertical flight solutions provider places firm order for five aircraft, with an option for an additional 50 to be used for moving passengers and time-sensitive cargo.
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Airbus-built European Service Module is ready for launch with Orion spacecraft
The European Space Module (ESM) will power NASA’s Orion spacecraft to and from its lunar orbit as part of the Artemis missions, featuring a web assembly of carbon fiber sheets and deployable CFRP rigid panels.
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Carbon fiber enables new, low-CO2 Skyrora orbital launch vehicle
U.K. private space company is developing and testing orbital launch vehicle Skyrora XL to carry small satellites in Earth’s orbit using eco-friendly fuel, a unified systems design and composites.
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The Gill Corp. is awarded Boeing contract extension
Initial 2014 Tier 1 contract with Boeing has been extended to include composite floor panel fabrication for the 777, 777X and 787 programs.
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NASA announces targeted launch of Artemis I uncrewed flight test
NASA invites everyone to its global virtual NASA Social event for the Artemis I launch of the SLS rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Aug. 29, 2022.
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Joby expands partnership with U.S. Department of Defense
Expansion increases potential value of contract by more than $45 million, and flight test operations engagement for the composite eVTOL have been broadened to include the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Plant tour: ÉireComposites, Galway, Ireland
An in-house testing business and R&D focus has led to innovative materials use and projects in a range of markets, from civil aerospace to renewable energy to marine.
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Joby Aviation maintains momentum with eVTOL certification, operational and manufacturing readiness
In its Letter to Shareholders, Joby announces its agreement with the FAA on a revised eVTOL certification basis, its application for U.K. type certification validation, cites new developments with the U.S. DOD and more.
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American Airlines places order for 20 Boom Supersonic aircraft
American Airlines could potentially purchase up to 60 Overture composites-intensive, supersonic passenger aircraft if industry-standard operating, performance and safety requirements are met.
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Hyundai Motor Group, Safran sign MOU for advanced air mobility development cooperation
The cooperation will include — but is not limited to — exploration of electric propulsion systems, avionics and flight control and cabin interiors, with composites as a potential component.
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