Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Rolls-Royce reports strong progress in Pearl 10X testing

Composites-intensive aeroengine culminates 1,000+ hours of testing with recent ultra-low emissions ALM combustor, accessory gearbox development, so far proving its reliability and performance requirements.

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Want to be considered for coverage related to recent company news, or a new product/service release? CW provides an easier, more intuitive way to submit this information.

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herone GmbH inaugurates new pilot facility for thermoplastic profiles, earns aviation certification

The four-year supplier says it is ready to ramp up for serial production using its automated Herone Technology and a completed aviation AS/EN9100 certification.  

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Qarbon Aerospace partners with Georgia Tech to address advanced structures in civilian vertical lift vehicles

Demonstration, testing, repair and maintenance of thermoplastic airframe structures will address technical barriers and make a business case for use of composites, metamaterials and AM for civilian air mobility.  

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Lanxess, Advent International establish global JV for high-performance engineering polymers

Lanxess and Advent acquire Royal DSM’s Engineering Materials business, and Lanxess transfers its High Performance Materials business into the joint venture, seeking a focus in automotive, electromobility and electronics.  

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Stratolaunch carrier aircraft completes fifth flight test with new composite pylon, debuts Talon-A

Pylon hardware constructed with aluminum and carbon fiber skins will be used to carry and release Talon-A hypersonic testbed vehicles more safely.  

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New ASTM plastic piping systems standard to aid fluid and gas transport

New standard for crosslinkable polyethylene pipe will enable the transport of aggressive fluids at elevated temperatures across a range of manufacturers and businesses.  

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New agreement with MHIRJ helps ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric regional jet plans gain ground

Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) engineering group to design retrofit and line fit options for regional jets.

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Norco elected key composites supplier for Royal Navy patrol vessels

After the recent, successful delivery of HMS Pursuer and HMS Dasher patrol craft in Q1 2022, MST Group recommissions Norco to produce 18 vessels over the next four years.  

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Joby receives Part 135 Certification from the FAA ahead of schedule

The certification, initially targeted for the second half of 2022, is another step toward commercial operation. Joby will use conventional aircraft to refine systems and procedures in advance of launching eVTOL service targeted for 2024.  

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Airbus launches U.K. ZEDC center for hydrogen technologies

Filton, Bristol location will cover full product capabilities from components up to whole system and cryogenic testing, complementing Airbus’ existing ZEDC facilities for the ZEROe’s 2035 entry-into-service date.  

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Dassault Aviation kicks off multi-site Falcon 10X production

Final assembly of the ultra-long range business jet is under way, with new production facilities for Factory 4.0 smart manufacturing and the aircraft’s all-composite wing.

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