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Bell selects Wichita for FLRAA fuselage assembly site
Supporting work will take place at several of Bell’s advanced manufacturing facilities in Texas, including Bell’s Advanced Composite Center in Fort Worth, and final assembly in Amarillo.
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Beta begins Alia CTOL production aircraft flight testing
Flight of first production aircraft fresh off Beta’s full-scale manufacturing line in Vermont is followed by Special Airworthiness certification from the FAA.
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ORNL, Sierra Space create novel C/SiC TPS for reusable space vehicles
CMC tiles will be used on the Sierra Space DC100 Dream Chaser spaceplane carrying critical supplies and science experiments to and from NASA’s ISS.
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AOC presents complete range of rPET-based resin formulations
Czech Republic facility takes post-consumer waste and converts it into high-quality formulations, such as the Synolite 4600 and 1112-G series, for composites manufacturing.
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Sunreef Yachts completes 43-meter single-shot hull infusion project
Sunreef 43M Eco electric catamaran, with a composite surface of 1,700 square meters, is considered to have the world’s largest infused hull.
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GKN Aerospace revitalizes defense supply chain with C-27J nacelle deliveries
Successful engagement of more than 40 suppliers reestablishes the company’s composite and assembly manufacturing capabilities, secures business continuity for the next 5 years with Leonardo Aircraft.
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ESA collaboration brings Altair software to aerospace, space startups
Access to Altair simulation, AI and data analytics solutions and consulting options to ESA Partnership Initiative for Commercialisation (EPIC) organizations aims to diversify, support aerospace companies.
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4M Carbon Fiber launches 50-ton plasma oxidation qualification line
The $4.5 million project, designed to triple throughput and cut oxidation energy consumption, will prove the company’s technology at commercial scale for prospective customers.
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Lilium launches M&A process, targets eVTOL program continuation
Despite court-approved insolvency filings and beginning first investor briefings, Lilium remains fully focused on re-emerging following restructuring, setting its sights on fresh investment to support the Lilium Jet.
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FACC Q3 earnings signal strong aerospace growth trajectory
A 25.1% increase in revenue and a quadrupled EBIT are being reinforced by initiatives to improve workforce shortages and implement thermoplastic composites into future aircraft.
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NASA selects Electra for hybrid-electric aircraft concepts in AACES 2050 Program
Electra will identify and deliver various concepts and technologies for future sustainable commercial airline development, which could enter service by mid-century.
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MarineShift360 project launches new initiatives for marine industry sustainability
Life cycle assessment (LCA) tool and Industry Accelerator and University Outreach programs are designed to fast-track decarbonization as regulatory frameworks tighten and consumer demand for sustainability grows.
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