Aerospace
First ACJ TwoTwenty delivered to exclusive outfitting partner Comlux
The all-new business jet, complete with composite wings, will be joining Comlux’s Indianapolis facilities shortly for VVIP cabin completion.
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Airbus Atlantic, a new global player for aerostructures, is launched
The wholly owned subsidiary unifies the strengths, resources and skills of Airbus and STELIA Aerospace, establishes 500 direct and 1,500 indirect supplies.
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What CW's analytics have to say about 2021 composites trends
A look back on the most-read CW stories in 2021 tells us much about what to expect in 2022.
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Biesterfeld to distribute Solvay composite materials portfolio across continental Europe
New partnership gives Biesterfeld access to Solvay’s portfolio of composite prepregs, adhesive films, adhesives and primers for aerospace and automotive, as well as technical assistance.
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope successfully launches to space
Innovative technologies and composite materials from RUAG Space and Toray Advanced Composites contribute to protection of the complex observatory at launch and during its six-month journey in space.
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Eve UAM to be listed on NYSE, deliver operational eVTOL by 2026
Per the transaction, the Embraer company will further develop and commercialize its UAM solutions, with a current order pipeline of approximately $5.0 billion comprised of 1,735 vehicles.
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First hover flight takes Archer Aviation’s Maker aircraft to the skies
Six months after unveiling its composites-intensive Maker eVTOL aircraft, Archer has achieved both FAA airworthiness certification and its first successful hover flight, with a broadening flight testing campaign coming soon.
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MT Aerospace proves out CFRP hydrogen tank for rocket propulsion
Comprehensive test campaign under the ESA’s ComET project proves linerless composite pressure tank prototype can withstand cryogenic stresses inherent to rocket flight.
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Airborne participates in three technology development projects for new mobility solutions
Airborne will develop new digital and automated composites manufacturing technologies to advance maturation of UAM, civil aviation and automotive projects.
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NCC’s all-composite Type V tank demonstrates future composite space tank technology
SpaceTank project delivers a 96-liter carbon fiber composite tank with 4.0-5.50-millimeter nominal wall thickness for 30% weight savings in launch vehicle and satellite propellant tank applications.
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