Aerospace
Airbus releases 2022 full-year commercial aircraft orders, deliveries
The aerospace giant surpassed 2021 net orders, deliveries and aircraft in backlog covering all aircraft families.
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INN-PAEK project to develop 100% recyclable, lightweight thermoplastic flange wheels for future aircraft
The AITIIP Technology Center leads this research with partner Liebherr Group to develop a technology by June 2023 that contributes to more sustainable, eco-friendly production systems.
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Startup FlyBIS partners with Eve Air Mobility, orders up to 40 aircraft
The companies will cooperate to launch an eVTOL airline targeting service in Southern Brazil’s many congested cities by 2026.
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AMULET project funds 24 projects in composites, CMCs, metals
Trans-European project finalists for first open call identify material and process innovations in building, aerospace and aeronautics, energy and automotive sectors.
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RACER achieves “power on” test, prepares for 2023 maiden flights
Initial function checks were conducted at the Airbus Helicopter facility in Marignane, France, signaling the next step for the composite rotorcraft demonstrator and its highly collaborative teams.
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American Airlines partners with Safran to reduce environmental footprint with lighter, more efficient brakes
Boeing 737NG fleet will be upgraded with carbon fiber brakes to enhance operational performance and reduce operating costs while maintaining sustainability commitments.
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Horizon’s Cavorite eVTOL prototype completes initial hover testing
Reports confirm the aircraft is extremely stable, is capable of full hover at only 65% power and has hovered with 20% of its fans purposely disabled.
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Stellantis to build Midnight eVTOL aircraft with Archer
Stellantis is to contribute advanced manufacturing technology and expertise, experienced personnel and capital, in addition to help stand up Archer’s new composites manufacturing facility, with the ultimate goal of becoming Archer’s exclusive contract manufacturer.
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Natilus partners with Janicki for blended wing autonomous aircraft
The Tier 1 supplier will design, fabricate and provide quality assurance of primary composite structures for the Natilus N3.8T prototype, to be used for air freight transport.
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ZeroAvia receives CAA approval for next phase of hydrogen-electric test flights
ZeroAvia closed off 2022 by securing Part 21 permit to fly for retrofitted Dornier 228, following successful ground testing campaign.
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