Aerospace

Trends 22 Sep 2021

Vertical Aerospace partners with GKN Aerospace on wing structure for VA-X4 eVTOL

GKN will deliver wing structures and wiring systems for the composites-intensive, zero-emissions aircraft.

Automotive 13 Jul 2022

Short carbon fiber compounds expand reach of thermoplastic composites

With fiber weight fractions of up to 50% and an array of thermoplastic matrices available, injection molding compounds are expanding composites’ capabilities.

Thermoplastics 21 Sep 2021

Hexcel signs long-term manufacturing contract with Boeing

Hexcel will produce HexPEKK-100 manufactured-to-print aerospace structures, including various air flow ducting applications and other supporting elements, for the Boeing 777X.

Aerospace 21 Sep 2021

Boeing to build new factory to produce MQ-25 Stingray

Located in Illinois, U.S., the facility will use digital design and production for the composites-intensive unmanned Navy aircraft.

Aerospace 20 Sep 2021

Daher aims to accelerate aerospace recovery with three new facilities

Daher’s new France-based locations will enable collaboration between operations teams and customers, accelerate composite structural component innovation and continue development of its core aircraft manufacturing business.

SHM 20 Sep 2021

Developing next-gen, smart engine composite fan blades

EU-funded MORPHO project will use embedded sensors, data-driven hybrid twins and machine learning to increase RTM yield, improve damage-tolerant design, achieve SHM and 100% recycling.

Aerospace 17 Sep 2021

NASA selects five companies to develop Artemis lander

Selected companies will develop Artemis lander design concepts, evaluating their performance, design, construction standards, mission assurance requirements, interfaces, safety, crew health accommodations and medical capabilities.

Aerospace 17 Sep 2021

Boeing releases annual long-term forecast

The 2021 Boeing Market Outlook states that commercial airplanes and services are showing signs of recovery, while the global defense, space and government services markets have remained stable.