Aerospace
Airbus works to improve the life cycle of composites in future aircraft
This companion article to CW's September 2024 Airbus Illescas plant tour discusses recycling, LCA, biocomposites, Fast Track technologies, qualification and more.
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Plant tour: Airbus, Illescas, Spain
Airbus’ Illescas facility, featuring highly automated composites processes for the A350 lower wing cover and one-piece Section 19 fuselage barrels, works toward production ramp-ups and next-generation aircraft.
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Episode 47: Celebrating National Composites Week - Interviews with Christopher Mims, Wall Street Journal; Joe Brennan, Joby Aviation
The theme of National Composites Week 2024 is "Composites Reinvent the World" — this episode explores some of the various applications that are reshaping the way we travel and stay connected.
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Upcoming AZL project focuses on propellers, rotors for air mobility, wind energy systems
Launch of the “Propellers and Rotors” Joint Partner Project looks to the potential of composite materials and technologies for future product concepts.
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Aurora announces expansion of Mississippi manufacturing facility
Additional 50,000 square feet and renovation of existing spaces by 2026 will increase Aurora’s volume of composite components for executive jets, MQ-25 Stingray and NASA X-66 demonstrator.
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Composites reinvent aerospace, AAM and space
Celebrating National Composites Week, CW shares ways in which composites continue to make a significant impact in aerospace and space market developments.
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Jamco America partners with Airtech for 3DP tool recycling
Aerospace manufacturer joins forces with composite materials company to achieve sustainable manufacturing practices that overcome traditional composite layup tooling.
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3D-woven composites find success in aerospace, space
CAMX 2024: Bally Ribbon Mills experts are displaying the company’s various joints, thermal protection system (TPS) technologies and other 3D woven composites for mission-critical applications.
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ÉireComposites signs aerocomposites contract with Avic Sac Commercial Aircraft
Irish aerospace company has announced a new deal with a subsidiary of the Aviation Industry Corp. of China, expanding Ireland’s international reach in aviation.
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New GTL breakthrough in composite tubing for liquid hydrogen in aircraft and space vehicles
Tests versus stainless steel tubing show 10 times faster chill down, fuel flow in 2 seconds and less boil-off for significantly faster fueling and refueling of LH2-powered space vehicles, aircraft and trucks.
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