Aerospace

Natural Fibers

Project Greenlift to develop ground-effect Cicada222x prototype

Bio-inspired Australian-made craft featuring hemp-reinforced fuselage panels and sustainable fuel capabilities is positioned to meet disaster relief, e-commerce and military needs.

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Aerospace

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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Aerospace

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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Sustainability

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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Aerospace

Composites business growth through diversification, innovation

San Diego-based 2024 Top Shops qualifier Rock West Composites gives an overview of its relentless commitment to improvement, including its composite capabilities and its role as a trusted player in the space market.

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Defense

Pyromeral quality certifications support CMC compliance requirements

ITAR and JCP certifications enable aerospace and defense customers to benefit from Pyromeral’s thermal management solutions.

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Aerospace

Leonardo Aerostructures can no longer wait on Boeing solution, explores carve-out, alliances

After continued reductions (-36-41%) in 787 production, this key supply chain link for fuselage sections and other composite parts looks at restructuring options for the Grottaglie facility and Aerostructures Division.

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Aerospace

Spirit Q3 financial results raise concern of business viability

Significant anticipated cash deficit and increased operating losses have raised doubts over the company’s ability to continue operations, leading to Boeing and Airbus loan advancements.

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Aerospace

Boston Materials gains $13.5 million for Z-axis Fiber expansion, supply chain partnership establishment

Boston Materials builds on its manufacturing footprint in the U.S., growing its composite materials deployment into semiconductor and aerospace markets.

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Glass Fibers

Wichita’s NIAR delivers fiber metal laminate test panel to FAA

Aluminum and fiberglass fuselage panel is one of five panels that NIAR and partners are designing, fabricating and testing to assess emerging metallic structure technologies.

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CW Tech Days: High-Temp Composite Solutions