Aerospace
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Airbus A321XLR takes off for the first time
The latest evolution of the single-aisle A321neo accomplishes its first flight for its 2024 entry into service, accumulates more than 8,000 orders from 130 customers.
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New composites-based drag reduction kit for Boeing 737 NG receives FAA STC, cuts fuel burn
Aero Design Labs’s ADRS-1 kit includes revised fairings and vortex generators to save $12,000 in fuel and >40 tons of CO2 per aircraft per month.
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