Aerospace
Sensors: Data for next-gen composites manufacturing
In the quest for sustainability, sensors are reducing cycle times, energy use and waste, automating closed-loop process control and increasing knowledge to open new possibilities for intelligent manufacturing and structures.
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AE Industrial Partners to acquire stake in Firefly Aerospace
The leading provider of composites-intensive launch and in-space vehicles will expand AEI’s space transportation portfolio and grow Firefly’s future opportunities in the space market.
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Pratt & Whitney selected for hydrogen propulsion research project
The Hydrogen Steam Injected, Inter-Cooled Turbine Engine (HySIITE) project will use liquid hydrogen combustion and water vapor recovery to achieve zero in-flight CO2 emissions.
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Unitech Composites to manufacture composite Wing Lockers for Raisbeck Engineering
The Idaho-based supplier is using this $10 million award to optimize production of large, complex, hand layup assemblies for the King Air utility aircraft family.
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Plant tour: Victrex Composites Solutions, Bristol, Rhode Island, U.S.
De-risking thermoplastic composites at industrial scale via hybrid overmolding.
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National Composites Center and Meggitt demonstrate linear dielectric sensor for liquid composites processing
Research at Cranfield University is further developed via RTM part trials in NCC’s Technology Pull-Through Program
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Airbus, CFM International collaborate on hydrogen combustion technology
A380 flying testbed will be equipped with liquid hydrogen (LH2) tanks and modified turbofan engine to take flight around the middle of this decade.
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Middle River Aerostructure Systems displays aeroengine nacelle using AFP and RTM composites
Highlights technologies and manufacturing processes that enhance aeroengine operating efficiency while reducing fuel consumption and noise.
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Airbus discloses strong full-year 2021 results
Full-year 2021 reflected 771 gross commercial aircraft orders and 611 delivered, with revenue totaling €52.1 billion. Despite the pandemic, 2021 indicated Airbus’ strong operational performance.
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FACC secures composite components project for Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engine
Under the new contract and readmittance to Rolls-Royce high-performing supplier group, FACC will be supplying bypass ducts, maintenance doors, fan track liners, the spinner and cable bushing.
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