Aerospace

Aerospace 16 May 2022

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.

Space 16 May 2022

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.

Additive Manufacturing 16 May 2022

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.

Welding 13 May 2022

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.

Aerospace 12 May 2022

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.

Space 10 May 2022

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.

Aerospace 10 May 2022

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.

Aerospace 9 May 2022

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.

Aerospace 9 May 2022

Safran Aircraft Engines selects Ansys software to support CFM RISE engine

Safran Aircraft Engines will employ Ansys’ FEA simulation solutions to address an advanced, open fan architecture, higher temperature composites and hybrid electrification.