Rising fuel costs, environmental regulations and an increase in airline traffic have helped drive the increasing use of composite materials in the aerospace industry. Composites are used in military, business and commercial aircraft of all sizes, including spacecraft.
Every year, the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) celebrates its exceptional members with the ACMA Membership and Awards. These prestigious awards honor the work of individuals that have...
Last week, the first of five Airbus BelugaXL aircraft to fly landed at Toulouse-Blagnac, France after successfully completing its first flight lasting four hours and 11 minutes. The BelugaXL program was...
Last week, Boeing released images of the first two Boeing 777X test aircraft on the final assembly line at its plant, in Everett, Wash. Engineers have attached the first fuselage barrels for the first two...
Last week, Boeing and Embraer announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership that positions both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace...
On May 18, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the design for Boeing's folding CFRP wingtips that will be incorporated the company two 777X aircraft variants, the 777-8 and 777-9. The...
The Ultra Long Range version of the A350 XWB, known as the MSN 216, successfully completed its first flight last week. According to Airbus, this version of the aircraft will be able to fly further than any...