Starliner Mission Patches Designs Have Been Released
Mission patches are more than collectibles – they are a long-standing tradition that tell the incredible story of human spaceflight. For decades, astronauts of every historic endeavor have been personally involved in designing these emblems, and the three new CST-100 Starliner flight test patches are no exception. “The Starliner program represents many firsts for Boeing, […]
Building Structure for Aerospace Manufacturer Has Been Announced
Building Structure for Aerospace Manufacturer Has Been Announced : The building structure of aerospace manufacturer Mettis’ new factory in Redditch, Worcestershire, has been announced. The plans were initially reported back in April, with the next phase of the project involving the installation of six new machines which will be fully automated to run 24 hours […]
CRP Technology Welcomes the Cutting-Edge Windform FR1
CRP Technology Welcomes the Cutting-Edge Windform FR1 Since mid-90’, CRP Technology has been changing the rules of additive manufacturing, smashing records and setting models nowadays that apply to the 3D printing technology with polyamide materials. A clear sign of this continued performance is Windform® FR1 (FR stands for Flame Retardant), the new-born material from the […]
BAE Systems Calls for Nationwide Effort to Develop Skills for Industry 4.0
BAE Systems Calls for Nationwide Effort to Develop Skills for Industry 4.0 : BAE Systems has called today for a concerted and co-ordinated effort by industry, Government and the education sector to ensure the UK can fully benefit from the digital revolution and Industry 4.0. Nigel Whitehead, Chief Technology Officer at BAE Systems, stated that […]
New Partnership to Develop the Fastest Commercial Airline
Dassault Systèmes has announced that Boom Supersonic is deploying the 3DEXPERIENCE platform in order to accelerate the design and development of Overture, its Mach-2.2 commercial airliner, with an aim to make supersonic travel mainstream and affordable. Boom Supersonic is using Dassault Systèmes’ “Reinvent the Sky” industry solution experience based on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to support product development from […]
Sofitec Expands Its Capabilities in Complex Sheet Metal
Sofitec, a company specialized in aerostructures manufacturing and assembly, is accomplishing the launch of a new area of complex sheet metal processes for the aeronautical industry. With an investment of 20 million euros, the company began last year the expansion of its facilities, as part of which it has recently acquired two new equipment that […]
Plans for the UK Space Sector Announced
UK priorities for Space 19+ It takes place as the UK government prepares for Space19+, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Ministerial level Council meeting, which will set out the ESA’s priorities and funding for its future work. The conference will be an opportunity to discuss the sector’s priorities, particularly in the area of how the ESA’s […]
Manufacturer Wins Aircraft Seating Contract
A contract has been agreed for Lisburn-based aerospace manufacturer Causeway Aero to become the manufacturer for aircraft seating systems supplier Pitch Aicraft Seating Systems. The announcement was made in advance of both companies attending the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), taking place in Hamburg, Germany, starting with 2 April. “We have a great product in a […]
Boeing CEO Sends a Message to the Aviation Community
We know lives depend on the work we do, and our teams embrace that responsibility with a deep sense of commitment every day. Our purpose at Boeing is to bring family, friends and loved ones together with our commercial airplanes—safely. The tragic losses of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Lion Air Flight 610 affect us […]
3D Printing Helps Build Wind Tunnel
The new wind tunnel model of the LEONARDO tiltrotor AW609 manufactures developed by CRP Technology for Leonardo Helicopter Division (Leonardo HD, formerly known as Agusta Westland) is among the most interesting and significant applications in the aerospace sector. This project allowed CRP Technology, once again, to highlight the perfect union between advanced 3D printing technology […]
