Aerospace
Terrafugia to create new US-based jobs
The company predicts that a large portion of the expected growth will help them bring the first practical flying car to market.
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Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity successfully completes first flight
After two years of extensive ground and atmospheric testing, the passing of this milestone marks the start of the final portion of the carbon composite spaceplane’s flight test program.
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Airbus A320neo upgrades on hold
The decision to put the upgrade on hold seems to be based on service needs of the current A320neo fleet as well as plans to increase production of narrowbody aircraft.
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Bye Aerospace celebrates Sun Flyer 2 first flight
The Sun Flyer family of aircraft will be the first FAA-certified, US-sponsored, all-electric airplanes to serve the flight training and general aviation markets.
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Airbus and Zodiac Aerospace partner on passenger sleeping facilities
The modules, which would fit inside the aircraft’s cargo compartments, offer new opportunities for additional services to passengers.
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FACC rolls out aftermarket services
Aerospace company FACC is tapping into new business areas including aftermarket services based on repairing, refurbishing and replacing composite aircraft components.
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Safran launches aircraft lifecycle nacelle solution services
The NacelleLife service offering includes maintenance, technical support, a service bulletin mobile app and a non-desructive evaluation tool for composite structures.
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Upcoming Materials Expo in Charleston, SC
The 5th annual SAMPE Carolinas Materials Expo will be held Thursday, April 26, featuring presentations by Boeing and others, plus new materials and technology developments.
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Composites at AeroDef 2018
Highlights from the Aerospace Defense Manufacturing Conference – AeroDef 2018 include new technologies for tooling, drilling/machining and inspection of advanced composites.
WatchWhat an acquisition tells us about our industry’s future
The aerospace composites supply chain is diligently assessing its ability to meet the needs of those who will build next-generation aircraft.
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