Aerospace
Multi-composite thrust chamber aims to boost rockets, reduce cost for New Space economy
Black Engine uses new, microporous CMC liner for transpiration cooling and multiple lightweight composites in modular design that offers increased lifetime and lower maintenance versus current launch vehicle engines.
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3D-printed composite PocketQube deployer delivers 13 nanosatellites to space in SpaceX Falcon 9 launch
The “Alba Cluster 3 and 4” mission represents the first PocketQube deployment, and Alba Orbital’s biggest cluster to date.
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Airbus anticipates Asia-Pacific region will need more than 17,600 new aircraft by 2040
Air freight is set to more than double in the Asia-Pacific region by 2040, with 30% of the new passenger and freighter aircraft to replace older, less fuel-efficient models.
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Joby begins first conformity test, enters next phase of certification process
First series of conformity tests were completed at Toray Advanced Composites’ U.S. facility, with thousands more to be performed to achieve type certification of the composite eVTOL.
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Kaman Composites expands Part 145 capabilities to ATR, ERJ composite repairs
FAA-approved expansion for repair station in Wichita, Kansas, now includes services for the commercial aftermarket.
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Leonardo, Vertical Aerospace to jointly develop VX4 eVTOL carbon fiber fuselage
Leonardo lends its composite aerostructures expertise, honed on numerous civil and defense aerospace programs, for initial six certification aircraft.
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Airborne, Venturi Aviation partner up on composite structures for all-electric aircraft
Cooperation objectives to develop automated manufacturing methods that are more flexible, dynamic and scalable for the Echelon 01’s 2028 launch.
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Boeing all-composite cryogenic fuel tank proves technology readiness
Ultra-lightweight tank passes critical test campaigned by NASA, intended for a variety of aerospace applications and beyond.
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Declaration of Toulouse hails European commitment to decarbonize aviation
Public authorities and private stakeholders in Europe reach an agreement for continued decarbonization technology maturation, innovation support, industrial alliance implementation.
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Wichita, Mississippi State request industry feedback and participation in advanced materials survey
Research program under the FAA ASSURE Center of Excellence to identify, assess and understand composites and advanced material systems used in unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility designs.
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