Aerospace
EcoPulse aircraft demonstrator makes first hybrid-electric flight
The demonstrator aims to evaluate the operational advantages of integrating hybrid-electric distributed propulsion, with specific emphasis on CO2 emissions and noise level reduction.
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Stratolaunch TA-1 test vehicle completes captive carry flight
The flight was the 12th for the company’s launch platform Roc and the first carrying the Talon-A testbed vehicle with live propellant, in preparation for its first powered hypersonic flight.
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Airbus starts production of Galileo Second Generation satellite featuring composites
Manufacturing of six state-of-the-art GNSS satellites uses composite structures from Beyond Gravity, will augment current Galileo constellation.
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Aurora Flight Sciences to design high-speed, vertical lift X-plane
Program leverages more than 30 years of investment in novel VTOL and blended wing body platforms, targets first demonstrator flights within 42 months.
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The potential for thermoplastic composite nacelles
Collins Aerospace draws on global team, decades of experience to demonstrate large, curved AFP and welded structures for the next generation of aircraft.
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Welding is not bonding
Discussion of the issues in our understanding of thermoplastic composite welded structures and certification of the latest materials and welding technologies for future airframes.
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Beyond Gravity innovates space with reusable payload fairing
Reuse of composite second stage half-shells could make rockets more accessible to various companies and support more frequent launches.
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CRP Technology signs technical partnership for space exploration, tech development
Collaboration with UAE private aerospace company will bring 3D-printed Windform composite materials to development of the Lunaris moon mission payload.
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Skyrora, Spirit AeroSystems collaborate to enhance future U.K. launch capabilities
Spirit’s aerostructures expertise will guide transition from development to full-scale production of Skyrora’s orbital launch vehicles, including the composites-intensive SkyLark L.
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Composites-intensive UltraFan aeroengine achieves full power milestone
Rolls-Royce full power engine test with sustainable fuel set to deliver efficiency improvements in aviation for future narrowbody and widebody aircraft.
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