Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

Archer enters into agreement with FACC for key eVTOL production aircraft elements

FACC, known for its track record in composite aerostructure fabrication, will supply key fuselage and wing elements for the aircraft, in order to achieve target range and payload capabilities.  

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Aerospace

European Commission launches the Alliance for Zero-Emission Aviation

Alliance aims to coordinate companies and organizations to prepare the aviation ecosystem for the entry into service of hydrogen- and electric-powered aircraft.

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Aerospace

Carbon Revolution composite concept wheel for CH-47 Chinook expands benefits to aerospace

The Tier 1 automotive supplier concept wheel is 35% lighter than legacy aerospace versions and withstands durability needs, provides entry point into other vertical lift aerospace and military applications.  

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Visitor registration opens for IBEX 2022

International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference is being held at the Tampa Convention Center Sept. 27-29, 2022, offering access to more than 600 exhibitors from 14 countries.  

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Hydrogen Storage

Launch of Hydrogen South West consortium accelerates transition to net-zero future

Nine organizations, including GKN Aerospace and Airbus, join forces to drive the development of a hydrogen infrastructure system in the U.K. and beyond.  

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Thermal Product Solutions acquires Redline Chambers

The U.S. manufacturer of vacuum chambers and systems joins TPS brands Baker Furnace, Blue M, Gruenberg, Tenney, Lindberg, MPH and Wisconsin Oven.  

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Pressure Vessels

Universal Hydrogen inaugurates engineering design center and European HQ in Toulouse, France

Opening event took place at the company’s new headquarters located in Hangar B16 at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, with the debut of the retrofitted ATR 72 aircraft and other highlighted progressions toward zero-carbon aviation.  

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Carbon Fibers

Hypetex raises £1.25 million equity investment for colored carbon fiber

U.K. company attracts new investment, welcomes new business leaders to support rollout of colored carbon fiber across sport, automotive and consumer electronics sectors.  

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Kalitta Motorsports enhances Revchem Composites drag race contributions

Third-year sponsor increases brand visibility, becomes recognized composites distributor of choice in the NHRA.  

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Omega Systèmes expands composite formatting capabilities to meet future aerospace program demand

Installation of a flexible converting line at the Web Industries company’s Nantes site increases French production capacity to supply commercial-scale volumes of thermoset slit tape.  

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Space

Beyond Gravity announces maiden flight of Vega-C rocket, features CFRP composites

Vega-C replaces the current Vega rocket, comprising a CFRP payload fairing and payload adapter system, as well as a more intuitive onboard computer, all of which is produced at Beyond Gravity’s various production sites.

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Aerospace

Swinburne launches prototyping program for aerospace startups

Aerostructures Innovation Research (AIR) Hub addresses critical gap in prototype funding in Australia for startup SMEs in aerospace.  

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