Aerospace
Lockheed Martin, U.S. government sign 2020 F-35 sustainment contract
The $1.9 billion contract will support operations and sustainment of the global F-35 aircraft fleet and efforts to improve mission readiness and reduce costs.
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Altair acquires newFASANT
newFASANT’s analysis software plugs into existing Altair solutions and expands offerings in areas like antenna design and placement, radome analysis and more.
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Premium AEROTEC demonstrates hybrid CFRP-AM metal design for future lightweight aircraft structures
Successful completion of the ThermOplast Additive Manufacturing STrukturen (TOAST) project offers cost, time and weight savings via a novel, modern hybrid design.
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Airbus, Aston Martin launch special edition ACH130 helicopter
The ACH130 Aston Martin Edition, unveiled Jan. 3, includes luxury interior features designed by the automaker.
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SpaceX tests new Crew Dragon parachute design
Successful parachute tests bring the Crew Dragon another step closer to a crewed flight test.
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Top 10 CW news from the 2010s
From 2010-2019, here are ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ’s most viewed composites industry news from the decade.
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Lockheed Martin delivers 134 F-35 aircraft in 2019
Lockheed Martin reports that it exceeded its 2019 delivery goals for the F-35 defense aircraft, and plans to deliver 141 F-35s in 2020.
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Researchers develop nano-barrier for CFRP space applications
Developed by the University of Surrey and Airbus, the new nano-barrier material is intended to eliminate moisture absorption issues in spacecraft components.
Read MoreComposites 4.0: Future or fad?
Columnist Dale Brosius reflects on Industry 4.0 — and, by extension, Composites 4.0 — and its future in the composites manufacturing industry.
Read MoreTech Table: Adhesives
A table of aerospace structural adhesives includes collected from data provided by suppliers.
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