Aerospace

Trends

Ultima Forma, Polar Technology explore electroformed coating for aerocomposites

Electro-deposited erosion protection layer will be applied to aerofoil-shaped composite components to offer improvements to future technologies such as propeller blades used in eVTOLs.

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Aerospace

Electra hybrid aircraft test flights prove eSTOL capabilities

The composites-intensive Goldfinch took off and landed in under 150 feet in an off-runway environment for DOD missions.

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Aerospace

Airbus A321XLR receives EASA type certification

Single-aisle equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines is meant to bring long-range flight opportunities to customers. Entry into service starts at the end of summer 2024.

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Aerospace

Consortium partners provide CAELESTIS project update

Program targets the development of a hyperconnected simulation ecosystem supporting probabilistic design and predictive manufacturing of next-gen aircraft structures.

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Pressure Vessels

Dawn Aerospace UAV spaceplane certified for flight, develops smart COPVs

Targeting multiple flights/day, nitrous-based propulsion company also works with Com&Sens and ESA to develop composite-overwrapped pressure vessels with embedded sensors toward qualified 30-liter tanks by 2025.

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Space

Composites fabrication, assemblies expertise supports military and commercial space

CAMX 2024: Subsystem provider PCX Aerosystem – Santa Ana highlights its execution of a variety of composite and hybrid composite/metallic programs for aerospace and space customers.

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Defense

MATECH C/ZrOC composite is deployed in hypersonic aeroshells

Ultra high-temperature insulating CMC targets hypersonics, space heat shields and other demanding applications, tested up to 2760°C under extreme stagnation pressures.

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Pressure Vessels

Sirius Aviation debuts hydrogen-powered business jets

More eco-friendly private air travel with modern luxury options is offered through the Sirius CEO-Jet and Adventure Jet, collaboratively developed with BMW Group.

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Core

Fully recyclable sandwich panel targets aerospace cabin interiors

CAMX 2024: Diab introduces sandwich panels that combine its structural foam core Divinycell F and thermoplastic skins, designed to meet current challenges in sustainability, REACH compliancy and more.

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Defense

Velocity Composites achieves recertification globally

AS9100D and AS9120B accreditation across Velocity’s three manufacturing sites in the U.K. and U.S. reinforce quality service to aerospace and defense customers.

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