Aerospace
First production Comac C919 narrowbody completes maiden flight, price higher than expected
China’s first narrowbody to compete with Boeing 737 and Airbus A320, the C919 nears entry into service and uses composites in common secondary structures.
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Elixir autoclave investment brings all aircraft production in-house
The company now controls the entire production process for its aircraft, including the Elixir 915iS Turbo with a carbon fiber OneShot structure.
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Airbus commits to A320 rate increase among persisting supply chain concerns
Intentions to increase rates to 75 aircraft per month over the next three years reflects Airbus’ confidence in its Q1 performance, commercial aircraft demand and the ability for the supply chain to manage the ramp up.
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CompPair works with ArianeGroup to shape the future of space
CompPair HealTech prepreg helps define the 2025-2050 technology and demonstrators roadmaps for ESA reusable space vehicles.
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Rocket Lab successfully deploys four Alba Orbital PocketQubes into circular orbit
A new goal for the carbon fiber-reinforced 3D printed nanosatellites was achieved, including a sun synchronous orbit and a successful recovery mission.
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Daher, Luxembourg's LIST to develop welding technology for thermoplastic composite aircraft substructures
The agreement will focus on infrared welding technology to enable high-volume, automated manufacturing in aviation.
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ZeroAvia begins U.S. 19-seat hydrogen-electric aircraft testing, demonstration program
The company will expand its U.S. base to test new components for the ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrains, with second Dornier 228 aircraft to be retrofitted and tested in the coming months.
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RUAG rebrands as Beyond Gravity, boosts CFRP satellite dispenser capacity
NEW smart factory in Linköping will double production and use sensors, data analytics for real-time quality control — CW talks with Holger Wentscher, Beyond Gravity’s head of launcher programs.
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Boeing to move headquarters from Chicago to Northern Virginia
In addition to proving a more strategic proximity to its global customers and stakeholders, Boeing’s transition serves to develop a research and technology hub to harness and attract engineering and technical capabilities.
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Airbus reports solid Q1 2022 results, forecasts 720 commercial aircraft deliveries by end of year
Reflects solid performance across commercial aircraft, helicopter and defense businesses with 142 aircraft delivered in Q1, with developing activities for A321XLR, A320 Family and A400M.
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