Aerospace
Hexcel joins collaboration program at Spirit’s Aerospace Innovation Centre
Collaborative activities include development of RTM production applications highlighting future opportunities for liquid composite molding.
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The next 10 years in commercial aviation and composites
Aviation Week discusses all-composite plane at Boeing, new composite wing at Airbus and trends driven by sustainability — composites are a key enabler for future aviation.
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Solvay’s Defense Materials business receives Lockheed Martin supplier award
CEM Defense Materials subsidiary, known for its structural, ballistic and multifunctional composites portfolio, is one of 12 companies distinguished by 100% on-time deliveries and zero quality defects throughout 2021.
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Archer enters into agreement with FACC for key eVTOL production aircraft elements
FACC, known for its track record in composite aerostructure fabrication, will supply key fuselage and wing elements for the aircraft, in order to achieve target range and payload capabilities.
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European Commission launches the Alliance for Zero-Emission Aviation
Alliance aims to coordinate companies and organizations to prepare the aviation ecosystem for the entry into service of hydrogen- and electric-powered aircraft.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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