Aerospace
Collaborative Boeing-led project validates large-scale composite AM tooling
The U.S. Navy-funded program demonstrated a large-scale, autoclave-curable 3D-printed carbon fiber composite tool using a Thermwood LSAM machine.
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Arris Composites, Airbus collaborate on composites research for lightweighting cabin brackets
The project aims to demonstrate significant reductions in aviation emissions by leveraging topology optimization and advanced composites to replace metal brackets used on aircraft.
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University startup is developing composite storage vessels
Through strategic partnerships, Space Walker is developing a Type IV composite high-pressure gas storage vessel for use in hydrogen fuel cell drones.
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Boeing announces third quarter deliveries for 2021
Boeing released major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations, noting increased 737 MAX deliveries and a focus on inspections, rework and 787 production rates.
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Gulfstream unveils G800 and G400 business jets
Ultra-long range G800 and comfortable G400 powered with Pratt & Whitney composite and titanium engines offer operational flexibility and improved environmental performance.
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Airbus successfully completes 2021 summer test flights for Zephyr HAPS satellite aircraft
The carbon fiber stratospheric UAV continues to demonstrate its capabilities for commercial and military customers, adding an additional 887 flight hours to the 2,435 stratospheric flight hours for Zephyr to date.
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Middle River Aerostructure Systems expands MRO capabilities for jet engine nacelles
A dedicated, 60,000-square-foot MRO workshop will accommodate the processing of large nacelles and thrust reversers, including complex composite and metallic repairs, and bonding.
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NASA selects Rocket Lab to launch composite solar sail
NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System is expected to launch from Rocket Lab’s Electron carbon fiber composite launch vehicle in mid-2022.
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Global Medical Response orders 21 additional Airbus helicopters
GMR equips its growing air medical fleet with the composites-intensive H125, H130 and H135 helicopter families, noting their reliable performance for critical care transport.
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HT Aero furthers development of carbon fiber electric urban aircraft
Electric two-seater XPeng X2 – which has a full carbon fiber structure – has conducted more than 15,000 safe, manned flights so far.
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