Aerospace
U.S. Air Force awards airworthiness approval to Beta Technologies ALIA aircraft
Endorsement follows manned electric aircraft into next phase of flight testing, with the goal to enable new markets and accelerate UAM development.
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STELIA Aerospace participates in Dassault Aviation’s high-end business jet development
Ultra-long range business jet will feature four aerostructure sub-assemblies for the aircraft’s central fuselage section and pilot seats provided by STELIA, Rolls Royce engines and carbon fiber wings.
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CEAD and Belotti make large-scale additive composites manufacturing accessible for industry
Strategic partnership combines expertise of additive and subtractive manufacturing into single hybrid solution: BEAD.
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Stratolaunch completes second test flight
All-composite carrier aircraft successfully flew for three hours and reached an altitude of 14,000 feet in preparation for supporting the upcoming hypersonic testbed vehicle, Talon-A.
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Beta secures order for 20 composite eVTOL ALIA aircraft
Blade Urban Air Mobility operators to receive first passenger-configured Beta aircraft in 2024. Additional partners span medical, logistics, defense and passenger market segments.
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Episode 38: Alan Hiken, Kane Robotics
Alan Hiken, COO of Kane Robotics, talks about historic, current and future composites use in aircraft fuselage structures and the role of automation in next-gen manufacturing environments.
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Astro Aerospace announces definitive agreement to acquire Horizon Aircraft
Greater access to capital and industry experience expected to accelerate eVTOL innovation and better position for production and commercialization.
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Bye Aerospace unveils eight-seat all-electric eFlyer 800
Taking advantage of advanced materials, the aircraft reportedly eliminates all CO2 emissions and is only one-fifth the operating costs of traditional twin turboprops.
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FAA-funded MSU research program to address resin infusion needs in aerocomposites market
Phase I of the Mississippi State University Advanced Composites Institute’s multi-year program seeks industry feedback to identify market satisfaction gaps.
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Continuous Composites, Saint-Gobain collaboration advances CF3D technology
Saint-Gobain to bring CF3D production systems in-house, with a focus on certifying the patented technology for use in commercial aerospace applications.
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