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Veteran aerostructures Tier 1 transforms into 21st century leader in thermoplastic composites and multiple new markets.
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FACC completes construction of Croatia-based composites facility
The 128,000-square-foot plant was built within 10 months for the manufacture of lightweight components for cabin interiors of commercial aircraft and business jets.
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Hydrostatic membrane consolidation: Skin-stringer panels in 60 minutes
Airbus and Siempelkamp demonstrate press process as alternative to thermoplastic welding, aimed to enable rate 100 aircraft and future mobility manufacturing.
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AnalySwift, Purdue conduct research on design tool for tailorable composites use in space
Development and testing of the novel design tool will help industry exploit the potential of tailorable composites for designing better lightweight structures in space and on the ground.
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Aerospace Technology Institute releases final FlyZero aircraft concepts, technology roadmaps
A total of three concepts for regional, midsize and narrowbody aircraft will assess the feasibility of fuel cells and hydrogen to cover short- and long-haul routes.
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James Webb telescope reaches mirror alignment milestone, optics working successfully
Following the completion of critical mirror alignment steps, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has reported optical performance that could exceed original expectations.
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Joby Aviation nears completion of Part 135 Air Carrier Certification
Joby Aviation has begun the fourth of five stages to receive its Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate from the FAA, a critical step to operating its composites-intensive eVTOL as an air taxi service.
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Expansion begins at Hexcel engineered core operations plant in Morocco
The site will double in size by 2023 to meet increasing demand for lightweight advanced composites from aerospace customers.
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Regional air mobility: A meaningful first step in the electric aviation revolution
Electrification of fixed-wing, <50-seat regional aircraft might stimulate a new era of growth that could help pave the way for advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft.
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Cecence, NCC and Gen 2 Carbon develop sustainable airplane seatback
Conducted life cycle analyses found significant benefits using recycled carbon fiber, with an 84% reduction in carbon emissions.
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