Aerospace
Airbus achieves 2021 commercial aircraft delivery target
Airbus reports resilience and recovery, announcing 611 commercial aircraft delivered over the course of 2021, and a doubled gross order intake from 2020 across all programs and market segments.
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Quiet supersonic demonstrator X-59 begins ground testing in Texas
Critical testing ensure the composite aircraft can withstand the loads and stresses that typically occur during supersonic flight.
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MS-21-300 debuts first flight with carbon fiber wing
Certification of the MS-21-300 aircraft is nearing completion, with plans to start delivering it to customers in 2022.
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Hanwha Aerospace to develop hydrogen fuel cells for urban air mobility
The company aims to secure core technologies by improving performance and reducing system weight by 2025 with aid from a consortium comprising domestic companies and research institutes.
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Expleo extends engineered services agreement with Spirit AeroSystems
The global engineering, technology and consulting service provider leverages expertise in composites, stress and design and advanced automation and AI to shape novel emerging aerospace technologies.
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U.S. Air Force funds multifunctional composites collaborative research
Florida State universities, AFRL and industrial collaborators to study multifunctional composites R&D for aerospace and defense, prep students as next-gen polymer scientists and engineers.
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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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