Aerospace

Carbon Fibers

Kineco Kaman earns ISRO contract for India’s first human space flight mission

Three conical CFRP crew orbiter module adaptor (OMA) assemblies to be supplied for GSLV Mk-III by December 2023.  

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Sustainability

Airbus, Linde to cooperate on hydrogen infrastructure for airports

Development of viable concepts for sustainable airport hubs based on hydrogen will be defined and launched as pilot projects from early 2023 onwards.

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Autoclave

Safran Nacelles Morocco installs large autoclave, doubles cleanroom per development plan to increase production rates

Extension of 6,000 square meters dedicated to Gulfstream G700/G800 production, groundwork laid to digitalize processes and reduce environmental footprint.

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Composites 4.0

German UniFix project develops mobile holding fixture to enhance production efficiency of large CFRP structures

Fraunhofer IFAM and Airbus Operations in Stade demonstrate reduced manual handling and non-productive time in flow-oriented manufacturing of vertical tail plane.

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Aerospace

Overair receives $145 million investment from Hanwha Group to develop eVTOL aircraft

Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) startup will fly composite Butterfly experimental prototype in 2023, with plans to provide practical aerial ridesharing.  

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Trends

Airbus selects partners to develop rear structure of CityAirbus NextGen

KLK Motorsport and Modell- und Formenbau Blasius Gerg GmbH to design high-end composite solutions and components for a fully integrated, ultra-lightweight rear fuselage.  

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Sustainability

Lufthansa Technik, Diab develop greener composites for interior cabin components

Aeroflax flax fiber-based prepreg and one-step thermoplastic manufacturing process for 100% recyclable panels production pioneer lighter weight, reduce CO2 emissions.  

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Sustainability

IATA launches CO2 Connect emissions calculator for commercial flights

Part of increasing green initiatives as aviation seeks to meet sustainability goals by boosting efficiency, weight savings and adaptability.

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Hydrogen Storage

Connect Airlines orders Universal Hydrogen conversion of 75 ATR regional aircraft

On path to becoming the world’s first zero-emission airline, Connect Airlines sees demand for 800 such H2-powered regional aircraft over the next decade.

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Aerospace

ZeroAvia partners with Otto Aviation to deliver new airframe design with hydrogen-electric option

ZeroAvia will optimize the fuel cell-powered electric propulsion systems for Otto’s transcontinental Celera aircraft design, reducing maintenance costs while increasing range.  

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