Aerospace
EHang progresses with type certification of autonomous EH216-S eVTOL aircraft
EHang enters a more in-depth review phase for the EH216-S with the CAAC’s approval of the Project Specific Certification Plan.
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Eviation’s all-electric Alice makes maiden flight
Comprising composite components and structures, the zero-emissions demonstrator provides Eviation with information that will lead it to commercial production.
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Thermoplastic composites welding: Process control, certification, crack arresters and surface prep
More widespread use of welded composite structures within a decade? Yes, but further developments are needed.
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Vertical Aerospace conducts successful airborne flight test
British aerospace company celebrates “wheels up” for the first time in a new intensive test program phase, following its CAA permit to fly.
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Thermoplastic composites welding advances for more sustainable airframes
Multiple demonstrators help various welding technologies approach TRL 6 in the quest for lighter weight, lower cost.
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Collins Aerospace demonstrates new thermoplastic composites capabilities
Collins Aerospace in Almere has produced a 7-meter raceway for the Clean Sky 2 MFFD lower fuselage using novel CCM and tooling technology while the Riverside facility in the U.S. advances AFP and welding as part of global strategy for more sustainable airframes.
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NCC successfully demonstrates AFP manufacture of CMC parts
Core Research program adapts existing AFP technology and identifies optimal deposition parameters using a novel 3M towpreg material for wider CMC use.
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UTA research builds predictive tool to determine failure risk, operating life of composites
UT Arlington, AFRL solution will use machine learning and computational tools to determine the life, durability and safety of composites used in aircraft manufacturing.
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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace identifies its extensive thermoplastics portfolio, including the display of an aircraft nacelle’s integrated curved stiffener and upper and lower longerons.
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Parker Hannifin completes acquisition of Meggitt PLC
With the acquisition, Parker Aerospace Group aims to expand its portfolio with Meggitt’s global defense and aerospace technologies.
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