Aerospace
Hexcel and Gazchim partner on kitting services for Aerospace, Defense and Industrial markets
The joint venture, named HexCut Services, will provide pan-European kitting services that will include Hexcel’s carbon fiber prepreg and other composite materials.
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FACC inaugurates new production facilities
Expanded production facilities in St. Martin im Innkreis afford the aerospace composites company additional production space.
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Airbus introduces A220 aircraft family
The A220 family employs composite components and comprises two models, the A220-100 and A220-300, formerly Bombardier Inc.’s C Series.
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Farnborough 2018: Uncertain expectations?
Today marks the start of the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. This year’s event, while it promises to offer the usual awesome aircraft displays and plenty of aerocomposite parts innovations, is being staged among some political and business challenges.
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General Atomics maximizes fuel capacity for US Navy’s first carrier-based UAV
General Atomics uses advanced composite expertise to develop integrated fuel tanks in MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueling vehicle test article.
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FACC composite technology plays role in new Pearl 15 Engine
FACC has supplied composite components for bypass ducts for Rolls-Royce’s new Pearl 15 aircraft engines.
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Boeing and Embraer to enter strategic partnership
Boeing and Embraer have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture that positions both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace markets.
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Master Bond launches EP30LTE-2 epoxy system
EP30LTE-2 is designed for joining dissimilar substrates and for sealing, coating and encapsulating, especially for small- to medium-sized castings where a low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) is required.
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Nordson launches automated cartridge dispensing system for sealants
New automated system allows for the application of pre-mixed sealant materials in aerospace assembly operations such as wing spar, panel, fuselage or aircraft door sealing.
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