Aeroengines
Aeroengine Composites, Part 2: CFRPs expand
Proven in fan blade/case applications, carbon fiber-reinforced polymers migrate to previously unanticipated destinations nearer the engine “hot zone.”
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Aeroengine Composites, Part 1: The CMC invasion
As pressure for commercial aircraft fuel efficiency continues to mount, ceramic matrix composites evolve as they battle metals for application in the engine hot-zone and elsewhere.
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Summer...time for an air show
Highlights from the 2015 edition of the Paris Air Show, and what to look for at the upcoming EAA AirVenture air show in Oshkosh next month.
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Turning ideas into innovative composites
From helmets to harps to the new Formula Lites all-carbon race car, Crawford Composites pursues perfection in a wide array of carbon fiber parts.
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CFM LEAP-1B engine begins flight test program
The engine features extensive use of carbon fiber and ceramic matrix composites.
Read MoreTrent jet engines: Rolls-Royce increases blade R&D, begins work with FACC
Rolls-Royce (London, UK) showed signs that it’s serious about composites development in a recent report that Bristol, UK, will be the location of a composite technology center for advanced commercial jet-engine fan systems.
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Polyamide improves impeller performance
Direct-to-milled-tool process simplifies large deck mold development.
Read MoreAt JEC Europe 2015: Hexcel
This Stamford, CT, US-based manufacturer and supplier of advance composite materials displayed components molded with its products for applications in the automotive, wind energy and aerospace markets, and launched a new RTM resin, HexFlow RTM230 ST.
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Exelis Aerostructures: Salt Lake City
Braided composite shafts and struts for aircraft are its specialty, but there’s much more to this Utah, US-based rising star.
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The value of composites in aeroengines
CompositesWorld takes a closer look at the value of composites used in 10 major aircraft engine platforms.
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