Aerospace

Carbon Fibers 18 Jul 2022

Carbon Revolution composite concept wheel for CH-47 Chinook expands benefits to aerospace

The Tier 1 automotive supplier concept wheel is 35% lighter than legacy aerospace versions and withstands durability needs, provides entry point into other vertical lift aerospace and military applications.

Aerospace 15 Jul 2022

AIR ONE two-seater eVTOL achieves first hover tests

AIR’s all-electric personal air mobility vehicle, which incorporates composites in structural and aesthetic components, is expected to deliver its first vehicles by 2024.

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Aerospace 13 Jul 2022

Beyond Gravity announces maiden flight of Vega-C rocket, features CFRP composites

Vega-C replaces the current Vega rocket, comprising a CFRP payload fairing and payload adapter system, as well as a more intuitive onboard computer, all of which is produced at Beyond Gravity’s various production sites.

Aerospace 13 Jul 2022

Swinburne launches prototyping program for aerospace startups

Aerostructures Innovation Research (AIR) Hub addresses critical gap in prototype funding in Australia for startup SMEs in aerospace.

Aerospace 12 Jul 2022

NASA reveals James Webb Telescope’s first images of an unseen universe

The world gets its first look at the full capabilities of the composites-intensive James Webb Space Telescope in space through a series of highly detailed images.

Feature 11 Jul 2022

Carbon fiber in pressure vessels for hydrogen

The emerging H2 economy drives tank development for aircraft, ships and gas transport.

Epoxies 11 Jul 2022

Overair's Butterfly eVTOL prototype to integrate composites-intensive design

Aiming for first flight tests in the latter half of 2023, Overair’s Butterfly aircraft uses Toray carbon fiber/epoxy prepreg strategically to cut weight on its battery-powered, quiet aircraft.

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