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News Published on 08/05/2024
Black Hawk program receives improved turbine engine with CMC

GE Aerospace T901 flight test engines will replace GE T700 for the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter, using additive manufacturing and ceramic matrix composites (CMC) for 1,000 shaft horsepower increase.

News Published on 08/01/2024
Tighitco produces composite aerostructure system for Black Hawk helicopters

Tighitco’s track record of delivering composite and metallic solutions in aerospace and defense will support the performance and safety of all of Sikorsky’s Black Hawk platforms.

News Published on 02/28/2025
Integris, QinetiQ join forces to support FLRAA aircraft advancements

QinetiQ is contracted to provide systems engineering and integration expertise for the materials tech being used for the rotorcraft’s flooring and wing.

News Published on 11/14/2024
Integris Composites becomes U.S. Army FLRAA armor supplier

New contract with Bell Texton Inc. will equip the Bell V-280 Valor with fit-for-purpose composite military armor.

Article Published on 09/13/2017
Unitech Composites pylons take weight out of Black Hawks

Unitech Composites develops a new weapons-capable pylon for the US Army’s Special Ops Black Hawk, taking 270 lb out of the helicopter and expanding the craft’s versatility.

News Published on 06/19/2025
What you might have missed at Paris Air Show 2025

A surge in defense spending, partnerships in hydrogen propulsion and new combat aircraft agreements, many backed by composites industry leaders, culminated the 55th Paris Air Show.

 

News Published on 10/23/2018
Unitech Composites to provide composite weapons pylons for Afghan Black Hawk helicopters

Unitech’s LASS weapons pylons are lighter than legacy metallic EFS plyons and they reduce drag and maintain a neutral lift. 

Article Published on 05/01/2014
First A320neo features composite Korean Sharklets

The enhanced performance of Airbus' newest A320 comes not just from the "new engine option" but also from CFRP wingtips produced by Korean Air using an automated manufacturing line.

Case Study Published on 08/31/2010
SQRTM enables net-shape parts

New out-of-autoclave process combines resin transfer molding with prepregs for complex helicopter part prototype.

Article Published on 03/01/2008
Aviation Outlook: Composites in rotorcraft reaching new altitudes

One of the earliest markets for advanced composites, helicopter manufacture is and will continue to be a stronghold for industry growth.

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