Hot drape forming
Heat, vacuum and/or pressure advance from debulking prepreg layups to automated preforming of dry reinforcements for faster composites production.
Ginger Gardiner
Senior Editor, CompositesWorld
FACC successfully develops novel composite flap system for Wing of Tomorrow
RTM’d five-meter-long, complex multicell flap prototype constructed via a highly integral, cost-effective manufacturing process.
EHang joins European Union project for UAM demonstrations
EHang joins 17 other consortium partners for the Air Mobility Urban - Large Experimental Demonstration (AMU-LED) project, which kicks off this month.
FACC attains EN 9110 MRO certification
With the attained EN 9110 certification, FACC has established itself as MRO general provider for all manufacturers and operators of aircraft.
FACC delivers first entrance area for A320 Airspace cabin
The delivery coincides with serial production ramp-up of the cabin components, which comprises the entire lining of the entrance and door area in the front, middle and rear sections of the aircraft.
FACC receives 2019 Diamond Supplier certification from Bombardier
Bombardier awarded the certificate for the development and production of the wing-to-body fairings for its Global 7500 and Challenger 350 programs.
FACC earns spot in Boeing Premier Bidder Program
The spot is in recognition of the group’s consistent high performance as a Boeing supplier.
Composite aerostructures in the emerging urban air mobility market
In the not too distant future, point-to-point, limited-distance, piloted and autonomous air travel for people and cargo will be the norm. Composites will make it possible.
Jeff Sloan
Editor-in-Chief, CompositesWorld
FACC strengthens financial position ahead of cost reductions
COVID-19-related challenges have spurred further implementation of FACC’s 2019 cost reduction program, which is expected to generate total annual savings of up to €50 million.
People in Composites: March 2020
ACMA, KraussMaffei, FACC, LANXESS, and UAMMI announce new hires in the composites industry.
Rolls-Royce honors FACC with Best Practice Award
The Austrian aerospace group has been a partner of Rolls-Royce for more than 20 years.
FACC receives CAAC Part-145 maintenance certification
With CCAC certification, FACC can now offer its maintenance, repair and modification services to Chinese airlines.
Irkut Corp. completes construction of fourth MS-21-300 flight test aircraft
Russian jetliner with OOA infused wing steps nearer to certification. See CW’s historical timeline of the MS-21.
FACC receives FAA STC approval for its Passenger Luggage Space Upgrade
U.S. airlines can retrofit A320 family aircraft with modified storage compartments said to enable 67% more storage space at reduced weight.
MS-21 completes fourth flight test for EASA certification
Single-aisle jetliner with out of autoclave composite wing steps closer to certification.
Hannah Mason
Associate Editor, CompositesWorld
FACC receives Airbus "Innovation Award"
The award was presented to FACC for its contribution to composite components for the Airbus Wing of Tomorrow program.
FACC secures three-digit million order from Bombardier
FACC will produce composites-intensive thrust reverser trans cowl components for the A320neo aircraft family, part of its first collaboration with Bombardier Belfast.
FACC Wichita performs 1000th split scimitar winglet modification
FACC Solutions Inc., the company’s Wichita, Kan., U.S. subsidiary, will deliver the 1000th shipset of its modified Boeing 737 winglet to Southwest Airlines.
Collins Aerospace extends supply contract with FACC
FACC manufactures carbon fiber composite thrust reverser translating sleeves for engine nacelles on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350.
FACC to manufacture radomes for Airbus A220
FACC will start delivery of the radomes in 2020 and will manufacture them for the Airbus A220 under a life-of-program contract.
FACC enters into cooperation with MRO distributor STAECO
In China, STAECO will take over the distribution of FACC's entire aftermarket services portfolio in the field of commercial aviation.
FLEXOP aeroelastic wings achieve first flight
As part of the European Union’s FLEXOP project, DLR and TUM researchers are working on new technologies to control flutter while allowing wings to be made lighter.
Scott Francis
Contributing Editor, CompositesWorld
FACC to manufacture aircraft radomes for Bombardier
The life of program contract includes radomes for Bombardier’s Challenger and Global business jet families.
DLR tests flexible and actively-controlled wing designs
Carbon and glass fiber aeroelastic and flutter wing concepts tested as part of multi-partner FLEXOP project.
Automated, in-situ inspection a necessity for next-gen aerospace
Inline inspection technologies continue to evolve with the aim of providing faster and more accurate part inspection.
Large, high-volume, infused composite structures on the aerospace horizon
Infused carbon fiber composite structures are not new, but they have never been built at the rates anticipated for next-generation, single-aisle aircraft. It is a daunting prospect — but a feasible one.
FACC to open composites facility in Croatia
The facility will build composite cabin components for commercial and business aircraft.
Opportunities, challenges for composites in future aircraft
As the commercial aerospace sector prepares for a new round of major program launches, the question of where and how composites will be applied weighs heavily on the supply chain.
