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CFM International reaches milestones for LEAP engine maturity
CFM LEAP-1A engines are ramping up quickly for Airbus A320neos with over 1,200 HPT kits and 50% RBS installations, targeting similar upgrades for LEAP-1B on the Boeing 737 Max by 2026.
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Tidal turbine project builds double-sided, 3D printed composite tool for blade development
Collaborative project with Thermwood successfully prints 2-meter-long tidal turbine blade mold in days versus months, with the now-manufactured hybrid blade in testing and extended trials.
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UK CAA design organization approval progresses ZeroAvia ZA600 powertrain
Civil Aviation Authority accreditation confirms ability to comply with certification requirements in bid for hydrogen-electric aviation engine type certification.
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Volocopter to launch European eVTOL sandbox program in 2026 featuring VoloCity, VoloXPro
Program to accelerate certification and operational readiness for eVTOL and ultralight aircraft through real-world flight trials.
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Rocket Lab-built twin composites-intensive spacecraft begin Mars journey
As part of the ESCAPADE mission to Mars, Rocket Lab worked collaboratively with NASA and UC Berkeley to meet an aggressive 3.5-year timeline from design to launch.
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FACC AG increases revenue in Q3 2025, anticipates €1 billion by year-end
Revenue is up 8.6% compared to the same period in 2024, and the highest FACC has seen since its founding. Cost reduction operations and efficiency enhancement programs continue to maintain the company’s efficiency.
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OCSiAl to develop Luxembourg graphene nanotube hub
Aiming to make it the largest in the world, the $300 million flagship facility will serve as a scalable, energy-efficient manufacturing center for European advanced materials.
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Joby eVTOL moves toward final stages of certification, builds global AAM framework
Propeller blade manufacturing in Dayton facility, final stages of FAA type certification and the creation of Middle Eastern air taxis services.
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ILCA, Greenboats chart environmentally responsible one-design dinghy racing
Organization ILCA is pairing up with natural fiber innovators like Greenboats to reduce environmental footprint while maintaining the class’ strict one-design principles.
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Boeing South Carolina breaks ground on 787 site expansion
Home to the 787 Dreamliner program, the S.C. site’s expanded footprint will support future 787 production increases as global demand grows.
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