Aerospace
Boeing machinists approve third proposed contract, end strike
The labor standoff, the first in 16 years, is the latest setback in a volatile year for the aerospace company.
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Safran invests over €1 billion to develop LEAP engine MRO network
The engine-maker is scaling up global MRO capabilities with several facility builds and company acquisitions to keep pace with expected demand in the narrowbody aircraft market.
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Boom Supersonic makes progress in flight speed records, Overture airliner development
Sixth flight reaching Mach 0.67, equipment installation in North Carolina facility and fuselage panel fabrication testing move supersonic travel plans forward.
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Natilus challenges the Boeing-Airbus duopoly
CW interviews CEO Aleksey Matyushev about composites, certification and the airlines’ needs for increased narrowbody production and decarbonization that aren’t being met.
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Compositadour launches Turbolab facility for propulsion systems R&D
Test bench platform, located in France, is dedicated to technology transfer of aerospace engine innovations including systems electrification, fuels and materials use like CMC and hybrid composites.
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Tata Advanced Systems, Airbus inaugurate C295 final assembly line in India
Final assembly line supports program for self-reliant defense manufacturing in India, with first composite C295 roll-out targeting 2026 and ramp up of 40 aircraft by 2031.
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Natilus announces Horizon blended wing body CFRP aircraft for 200-passenger narrowbody market
Following its Kona cargo aircraft with 460 pre-orders, this larger all-CFRP model responds to airlines’ request to fill Boeing and Airbus gap with 25% less weight, 40% greater capacity and 50% less carbon emissions, to enter service by early 2030s.
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Bombardier begins manufacture of Global 8000 business jet
Ultra-long range business jet featuring CMC-intensive engine and a range of 8,000 nautical miles is set to enter service in second half of 2025 as it remains on track for flight testing.
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Aura Aero builds presence in U.S. with Florida facility
Aura Aero selects Volusia County as the site of its manufacturing and assembly plant, with the goal of producing 100 19-seater hybrid-electric regional composite aircraft per year.
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VIDEO: High-rate composites production for aerospace
Westlake Epoxy’s process on display at CAMX 2024 reduces cycle time from hours to just 15 minutes.
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