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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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EOLIAN kicks off bio-based wind blade development
EU project will develop bio-based, repairable and recyclable vitrimer composites and advanced sensors for highly reliable, sustainable wind blades.
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Duplicor biocomposite cladding aids redevelopment of ABN AMRO office building in Amsterdam
Chosen for low CO2 footprint, RC value >9, fire resistance, light weight and high strength, Duplicor façade structures are key to two-story extension.
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NASCAR unveils BEV prototype featuring natural fiber bodywork
Implementation of Bcomp technical flax fibers in a U.S. motorsport first represents NASCAR’s step toward more sustainable competition vehicles.
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ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ reveals 2024 Top Shops benchmarking survey results
CW recognizes the qualifying composites fabricators in its 2024 Top Shops program and highlights some of the survey's general findings.
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Sinonus launches energy-storing carbon fiber
Swedish deep-tech startup Sinonus is launching an energy-storing composite material to produce efficient structural batteries, IoT devices, drones, computers, larger vehicles and airplanes.
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Airbus flies bio-based carbon fiber helicopter nose panel
Proof-of-concept part used bio-based acrylontrile precursor with same performance as conventional CFRP but with significantly less CO2.
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Diehl Aviation, 9T Labs present Eco Bracket
Ultra-lightweight and made of recycled composites, the Eco Bracket cuts weight and cost in half and reduces CO2 emissions, in addition to providing high performance.
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Arris co-founder develops composite rock climbing gear
Passion for rock climbing leads to durable, 30% lighter cam using Additive Molding.
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Rocket Lab launches climate science satellites for NASA
The first of two satellites were deployed on the company’s composite Electron rocket for the PREFIRE mission to detect heat loss over the Arctic and Antarctica.
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