Aerospace
Airbus updates single-aisle aircraft production plans
Per its expectations for a 2023-2025 commercial aircraft market recovery, Airbus confirms a rise in A320, A220 and A350 production rates.
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Majority of global eVTOL professionals indicate commercial UAM routes will be operational by 2025
Research commissioned by Horizon Aircraft suggests near-future UAM market advancements and the development of new jobs, with Canada, China and the U.S. predicted to have the most advanced eVTOL markets.
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Honda Aircraft Co. unveils the HondaJet Elite S
Upgraded from the original composite fuselage aircraft, the HondaJet Elite, the Elite S features several upgrades that expand operational capability and improve flight operation.
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Mitsubishi to supply CFRP components for Dymon lunar rover
Mitsubishi CFRP components and thermoplastic materials, as well as technical support will aid the Japan-based private company’s scheduled fall 2021 launch.
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EHang reveals long-range composite autonomous aerial vehicle
Further expanding its UAM services, the passenger-grade VT-30 is designed for zero-emissions intercity transportation up to a distance of 300 kilometers.
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Airbus delivers 100th composites-intensive A400M
Delivery to the Spanish Air Force adds to several additional achievements, including the A400M’s new certified capabilities and 100,000 flight hours recorded for its global fleet.
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Episode 39: Joe Fox, FX Consulting
Consultant Joe Fox talks about the massive potential for composites use in infrastructure applications and what it will take to turn that potential into reality.
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Aerion ceases operations of AS2 business jet
According to Aerion, the decision has been attributed to the lack of funding for the supersonic aircraft.
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Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo completes third crewed spaceflight
All-composite VSS Unity reached suborbital space at a speed of Mach 3, marking the first human spaceflight from its New Mexico home port, and another step toward commercial operations.
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Trelleborg unveils high-temperature castable epoxy tooling material
Low-density TC350 epoxy board supports the creation of tooling in a range of sizes and complexities for carbon fiber, PP and GFRP parts.
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